COORD - FACILITY TRANSITION

Palo Verde Behavioral Health is seeking a Step-Down Outpatient Coordinator/Coordinator Facility Transition to join our team!

The Step-Down Outpatient Coordinator/Coordinator Facility Transition is responsible for meeting with all eligible patients to discuss the benefits of Outpatient services as part of their continuum of care treatment. The Step-Down Outpatient Coordinator will be responsible for communicating eligibility to key members of senior leadership & associated departments and will be responsible for routinely collecting and entering data, specific to Outpatient eligibility, into Midas for trending report purposes. They will have a thorough understanding of the Step-Down Playbook, implementing components of the Playbook as needed. A thorough understanding of the Inpatient workflow process, as it pertains to case management and discharge planning, is preferred. The Step Down Outpatient Coordinator frequently supports the Outpatient Programming and Therapists as directed by Outpatient Leadership.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Some college in mental health/behavioral sciences. Preferred: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health or a related field

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting

Additional Requirements: CPR and HWC training as outlined in New Hire Policy must be completed before providing direct care services.

Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER THE JCAHO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE.

Program Planning and Treatment

1. Consults with the Social Services, Utilization Management and Outpatient on patient eligibility
2. Maintains current awareness of Outpatient programming
3. Maintains Midas data collection process
4. Identifies and communicates data driven trends in the step-down process
5. Assist in the development of strategies, goals and objectives related to the step-down process
6. Consults with facility management, ensuring awareness of step-down trends
7. Supports Outpatient Programming and Outpatient Therapists as directed

Continuous Quality Improvement

1. Ensure the Step-Down process is maintained to provide continuity of care
2. Evaluate trends and establish goals as it pertains to the step-down process
3. Ensure the collection and entry of data as it pertains to patient eligibility
4. Review & Report on data and processes routinely in Quality/PI meetings

Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Come join us for a rewarding experience!

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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