Description
Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS) is seeking a hard-working, self-driven individual to join our behavioral team as a Behavioral Program Coordinator. A behavioral coordinator is a healthcare professional who is responsible for ensuring that patients receive the best possible care for their mental and behavioral health needs. The role of a behavioral program coordinator involves working with the clinical staff at long-termcare facilities to ensurebestpracticesformaintainingadequateandaccuratedocumentationofpatientbehavioralsymptomsand conditions, coordinating care with facility staff and BHS clinicians, and summarizing patients' behavioral records for submission to special needs programs
The ideal candidate will have already worked in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Behavioral Health Unit prior, providing a variety of services to patients/residents.CNAs, BHTs, Medical Assistants, and similar personnel are encouraged to apply!
This position will train with and report to a remote Clinical Supervisor for oversight on all cases worked.
Responsibilities include:
- Participate in IDT meetings with nursing facility staff and BHS clinicians
- Audit charts to promote timely and appropriate behavioral documentation
- Clinical writing involving summarizing a patient's behavioral record for submission to special needs program
- Update tracking reports with approved and pending participants
- Administrative duties related to processing and tracking patients on special needs program
Job Type: Full-Time, W2 Employment (Monday - Friday)
Requirements
- COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster required.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Two years of experience working in a behavioral health setting or educational equivalence can be substituted for up to one year of work experience.
- Non-violent Crisis Prevention Training preferred. CPI Certification is a plus!
- Travel will be required.
- Moderate computer skills are required, experience with electronic medical records preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones and other professionals.
- Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Ability to write reports and clinical documentation.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive Earnings.
- Hands-on and Virtual Training and Supervision.
- Work-Life Balance
- PTO and Paid Holidays.
- A comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more)
- 401k with 3% company match