Access Coordinator

Description

Help Connect People to Care

At Valley Access Team, the Access Coordinator serves as a critical first point of contact for individuals seeking behavioral health, housing, and treatment services. This role coordinates referrals, conducts eligibility and program screenings, schedules appointments, and manages intake documentation to help connect clients with the care and resources they need. Through professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail, the Access Coordinator helps ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for those beginning their journey with Valley Behavioral Health. 

Pay: Range starts at $18.75/hour (pay is calculated based on years of relevant experience)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm (may vary)

*Hybrid remote after initial training period

Benefits Highlights

• Compensation Our compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members.
• On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday.
• Time Off We offer 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave.
• Health & Insurance Benefits Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance. Valley also provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
• Health Savings & Reimbursement Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also contribute pre-tax dollars to a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families.
• Retirement Our 401(k) plan accepts both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions and includes a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary.
• Professional Development We invest in our team members' growth through tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education.

Why Valley?

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.

Job Summary and Deliverables

The Access Coordinator receives and coordinates all incoming referrals to Valley and manages eligibility and program screening, scheduling, and intake and registration documentation. As a community and client-facing role, the Access Coordinator ensures a high level of professionalism, coordination, and efficiency.

• Manages incoming referrals through telephone calls, emails, and other contact types. Gathers required information from referral sources.
• Completes eligibility and program screening with referred clients; schedules intakes and follow-up appointments
• Verifies insurance information and discusses funding options with clients
• Coordinates with program leadership to ensure client eligibility and appropriate clinical fit
• Coordinates with program staff to ensure completion of registration paperwork and any necessary documentation
• Tracks program capacity and intake availability; manages program waitlists as appropriate

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• None-see Preferred Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications

• Case Manager certification (post hire as needed)
• CPR certification (post hire as needed)
• Valley de-escalation certification (post hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or behavioral health
• Previous social services experience