Behavior Health Technician / Assistant

Mental Health Coordinator

Provides direct patient care. Coordinates and ensures completion of medical record documentation. Participates in the development and delivery of services which include Behavioral Health OHP / IOP and traditional outpatient, and on site and telehealth behavioral health providers. Assesses and evaluates patients to ensure progress towards desired outcomes. Manages outcome data and reports trends. Responds to patient / family needs. Coordinates with physicians on patient's progress and discharge needs. Performs utilization review to ensure admissions for appropriateness of care and medical necessity. Receives & routes internal and external service referrals and coordinates BH services. Provides community resource coordination. Performs patient care duties with attention to detail, accuracy, patient safety, and patient discomfort. Protects the confidentiality of each individual patient and his / her family members both in the hospital and community. Performs clerical duties such as chart audits, dropping and verifying charges, verifying documentation, registering patients. Verifies patient information is entered correctly. Verifies patient insurance. Maintains documentation measures and quality improvement efforts. Communicate effectively with patients and families. Other duties as assigned. Hours : 36 hours / week, Monday-Friday.

Required Experience : Education, Experience : High school diploma or equivalent Satisfactory driving record Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner Certificates, Licensure, Registrations : Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred 40-hour Medication Aide, preferred Current and valid state Driver's license GENERAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide Ability to read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic documentation and information Ability to use computer systems, computer navigation, and Internet Ability to write reports and correspondence Ability to adapt to change Ability to problem solve Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and all members of the team EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.