Behavioral Health Coordinator
Carbon Health
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See open jobs at Carbon Health.See open jobs similar to "Behavioral Health Coordinator" Homebrew.What You'll Do
- Accepts referrals of patients between medical and behavioral health providers to facilitate the integration of care.
- Virtual visits with patients during behavioral health visits to facilitate intake function.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining smooth functioning and relationships between primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, primary care consulting psychiatrists, and other clinic departments.
- Ensures prompt follow up to care by coordinating appointments with patients and care providers.
- Follow up with patients via phone or other forms of communication with regards to the patient’s capacity to follow through with recommended care plans.
- Tracks client attendance, calls patients with day-before-appointment reminders, follows up on no-shows, and addresses any barriers to care to support and improve continuity of treatment.
- Refers to clients who are in crisis or requiring a higher level of care need to appropriate mental health services providers.
- Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment.
- Document patient progress in EHR and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers.
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
- Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment).
- Participate in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant, present clinical information effectively and efficiently.
About You
- Experience or training working in a Collaborative Care (CoCM, BHI) model is a plus.
- Have experience with integrated health care systems.
- Committed to evidence-based practices and data-driven treatment.
- Understand HIPAA requirements for mental health records and maintain appropriate documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Ability to work in compliance with policies and procedures while working within a collaborative framework.
- Proficient computer and technology skills.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; including expertise with presentation skills.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Human Services, or Social Services Field for at least 2 years
- Expertise in handling higher-acuity patients/situations
- Technical proficiency in a variety of platforms including EHRs, ability to quickly learn new technology
- Knowledge of/experience with behavioral health screening tools (PHQ9, GAD7, CSSRS, etc.)
What We Offer
- Your input and contributions are valued and recognized
- Excellent clinical, administrative and management support
- Forward-thinking, tight-knit transparent, collaborative and inclusive company culture
- The opportunity to grow and scale with a dynamic startup who is changing the way people think about healthcare
- Competitive pay, advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees
This job is no longer accepting applications
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