Patient Advocate

**Responsibilities**:
Canyon Ridge Hospital is currently seeking a compassionate and talented **Patient Advocate** to join our team.

At Canyon Ridge Hospital we understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addiction, and suicide affects millions of individuals and families. Our mission is to be a leader in behavioral healthcare, dedicated to excellent service in the community.

Canyon Ridge Hospital has serviced the Greater Inland Empire since 1989. Canyon Ridge is a 157-bed acute, locked psychiatric facility offering services to adolescents ages 13-17, adults and older adults.

We believe in an individualized, patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment. For some, anxiety or drug dependence looks different from others with the same diagnoses, and in some cases, behavioral health and substance use disorders occur simultaneously. In these cases of dual diagnosis, we treat the patients in the best way possible given their specific needs.

**The Patient Advocate Ensures a Patient Advocacy Program that meets all regulatory requirements while preserving and protecting the legal rights of Hospital patients. Provides regular communication with CNO as concerns / grievances are being handled.**
- ** Shift Differentials for Nights and Weekends**:

- Competitive Compensation
- Canyon Ridge Hospital provides a challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Qualifications:

- Two years of previous experience preferred; or other healthcare related field; experience in psychiatric setting
- College level reading, writing, and math skills; excellent telephone usage skills and strong verbal skills. Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory standards.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate above average; interpersonal and communication skills, organization skills, decision-making skills, planning and problem solving skills.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.

EEO Statement

Notice

**Pay Transparency**:
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.

**Salary**: Starting from $21.00 to $28.00 an hour