The Coordinator-Assessment, Intake and Referral for Behavioral Health critically assesses the treatment needs of patients, determines the appropriate level of care and secures patient account reimbursement by obtaining complex demographic, insurance and behavioral health clinical information. Additionally, identifies behavioral health services requiring insurance verification and initial insurance authorization for treatment and ensures required authorizations are in place.  Communicates all pertinent collateral clinical information to the psychiatrist on call for services, then facilitates the communication/coordination with the unit charge nurse where the respective patient will be placed.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in a clinical area such as Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Behavioral Health Rehab; from an accredited school, or from a school in candidacy status 3 years experience working within an Inpatient Acute Behavioral Health environment providing Behavioral Health/psychiatric assessments to patients, or equivalent experience providing similar assessment, intake and referral functions for acute psychiatry services

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with payor established level of care criteria Registrar and third party payor experience

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.