UR COORDINATOR

UHS • Tucson, AZ

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Palo Verde Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Utilization Coordinator for it's Case Management Department. The UR Coordinator will provide an ongoing, systematic process for the assessment of the necessity and efficiency of the use of Palo Verde Behavioral Health services, assists in the promotion and maintenance of high quality patient care through the review and evaluation of clinical practices and the review of patient cases for appropriateness of admission, continued stay and discharge planning. Staff must demonstrate knowledge and skill in provision of services to various populations including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required or equivalent years of related work experience in mental health.
• 1 year of full-time related professional experience or graduate-level or specialized education in a specialty area related to the work at Palo Verde Behavioral Health preferred.
• Hold special knowledge of the T36/Court Ordered Treatment process.
• Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually or chest x-ray every 4 years thereafter.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona or be licensed as an LMSW, LPC, MFT or similar AZ Board of Behavioral Health licensure and have a Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health field (e.g. Counseling, Social Work, etc.) preferred.
• In lieu of Master’s Level/licensure: Bachelor’s Degree and three years-experience in administration in a behavioral health or medical inpatient facility serving patients, and special knowledge of an aspect of the UR department that requires special knowledge such as the T36/COT process.

Responsibilities

• Provide an ongoing, systematic process for the assessment of the necessity and efficiency of the use of Palo Verde Behavioral Health services
• Assists in the promotion and maintenance of high quality patient care through the review and evaluation of clinical practices
• Review of patient cases for appropriateness of admission, continued stay and discharge planning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees