Behavioral Health Residential Coordinator (Arizona)
Core
Coordinate residential treatment admissions and referrals for children and adolescents requiring out-of-home behavioral health services.
Role type
Senior IC care coordination specialist (utilization management)
Builds
Timely access to appropriate residential treatment settings for members
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Utilization Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Arizona behavioral health system knowledge, clinical judgment, case documentation, stakeholder liaison, process improvement, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Medicaid managed care knowledge, adolescent population experience, crisis response, interdisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel), electronic documentation systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate residential treatment facility referrals and admissions; Identify clinically appropriate residential treatment providers; Monitor referral status and facility timelines; Respond to facility disruptions and coordinate alternative options; Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews; Maintain accurate case documentation and tracking tools.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC