UHS·Palm Springs, California
The Clinical Care Coordinator serves as a liaison between patients, families, and providers to ensure continuity of care for those with addiction and mental health disorders. Key duties include developing individualized aftercare plans and coordinating external needs such as legal and employment obligations.
A compassionate, organized Clinical Care Coordinator Per Diem serves as a vital liaison between patients, families, treatment providers, referral sources, etc. while ensuring continuation of care for patients experiencing addiction, mental health challenges, and co-occurring disorders. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative treatment environment, works well with a team, and is dedicated to supporting each patient’s recovery journey with empathy, professionalism, and clinical excellence. This role requires a strong commitment to patient-centered care and the ability to coordinate its continuity. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a clinical care coordinator per diem, who is eager to learn, grow, and implement continuity of care plans, aftercare and discharge planning, administrative and compliance requirements, etc. The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, adaptability, professionalism, and genuine dedication to improving the lives of patients and families impacted by addiction and mental health disorders.
Assist patients in coordinating immediate external needs, including but not limited to legal obligations, employment concerns, and disability documentation Collaborate with patients and the treatment team to develop comprehensive and individualized aftercare plans Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient interaction documentation Provide consistent communication updates to treatment teams, families, and external sources Promote recovery-focused care and support positive patient outcomes Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standard of care Demonstrate flexibility, accountability, and commitment to quality patient care Adhere to company policies and procedures
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field Licensed or Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor or Actively working towards licensure or certification, with the ability to obtain full licensure or certification within six (6) months of the start date Current Basic Life Support CPR certification that includes AED training and hands-on skills assessment 5+ years: Experience working in mental health, addiction treatment, and/or co-occurring disorders field Experience with patient-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care Experience with integrative and holistic treatment approach
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related a related behavioral health field Licensed or Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Current Basic Life Support CPR certification that includes AED training and hands-on skills assessment 10+ years: Experience working in mental health, addiction treatment, and/or co-occurring disorders field Experience with patient-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care Experience with integrative and holistic treatment approach About Universal Health Services
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field and be a Licensed or Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (or eligible for licensure within six months). A minimum of 5 years of experience in mental health or addiction treatment and a current BLS CPR certification are required.
Market context
In California, clinical care coordinator roles in behavioral health and addiction treatment often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or certification-ready candidates with both clinical and coordination experience. This per diem role is competitive for applicants who already have a behavioral health bachelor’s degree, five years in mental health or addiction treatment, and current BLS CPR, plus the ability to meet licensure requirements within six months. Review the original posting closely and tailor your application to show care coordination, documentation, and treatment-team collaboration; this platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the source description, saving you research time.