Direct Care Provider Inpatient- Administrative

About the role

Join Southwest Behavioral Health Services – The Leading Behavioral Health System in Arizona. With over 40 years serving our patients all over Arizona, we strive each day to inspire people to feel better and lead fuller lives. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is one of Arizona’s fastest growing organizations, and we’re looking to fill a BHT position with hard working and motivated individuals.

Essential Duties

• Direct Care Provider: Provide assessments of members in crisis and assist in setting/reaching attainable goals.
  Documentation and case management
  Crisis intervention
  Individual and counseling services to seriously mentally ill members
  Responsible for contributing to and creating a recovery-based environment.
  Work with significant others and integrate them in the treatment plan where appropriate
  Supervise and monitor members while on site. Check vital signs as needed.
• Administrative Duties: Reviews documents received and requests required documents to appropriate level of care for members.
  Evaluates eligibility information regarding services and benefit package.
  Maintain contact with utilization manager and out of home placement in order to ensure continued stay documentation, documentation of contact and coordination occurs as required and to ensure medical necessary services are received by members.
  Obtains prior authorizations from T/RBHAs when necessary.
  Assists consumers, families or guardians in securing appointments with support services and agencies, as needed for KOU.
  Assists with arranging for transportation for consumers for community services and/or medical appointments as needed for KOUMaintains accurate, thorough and current documentation of contact with consumers, treatment progress and services received/provided.
  Close coordination with the PCP health plan, stakeholders, and funding source will be maintained for all consumers.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement consists of a 22-year age
• A High School Diploma/GED and two years of relevant experience; OR
• A related Associate’s degree and six weeks of relevant experience; OR
• A non-related Associate's degree and one year of relevant experience; OR
• A related bachelor’s degree; OR
• A non-related bachelor's degree plus six months of relevant experience in behavioral health
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking preferred
• Obtain Notary, start process within first 60 days of hire.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southeast Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience. At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued. We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve. Through Our Empowered Belonging Program, We’re Committed To Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us. Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads. Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real. To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

Southeast Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.