Coordinator, Behavioral Health Outpatient at Lifepoint Health, Holyoke, MA

Coordinator, Behavioral Health Outpatient at Lifepoint Health in Holyoke, MA. Full-time. $20.56 to $27.75 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.

Spring Behavioral Health Hospital- Greenfield, MA
Position: Behavioral Coordinator
schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Shift: Full Time Days

Your experience matters:

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Coordinator joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art, 150-bed hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, in Holyoke, MA. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How you’ll contribute

• Monitors and completes necessary audits for patient care tracking. Handles all aspects of the admission process.

• Supports in the completion of pre-admission paperwork as applicable.

• Supports in the tracking and collection of required assessments and surveys (such as BASIS-32/CABA and patient satisfaction surveys).

• Maintains supply of therapeutic tools such as worksheets, videos, and games for clinician use. Per the therapist dictation maintains the programming schedule.

• Supports with charge reconciliation and entering as required.

• Supports team with patient group assignments and coordination efforts.

• Provides impeccable customer service to patients, families, referral sources, and stakeholders.

• Supports with vital and UDS capture as needed.

• Completes DCAR reporting in a timely and accurate fashion.

• Supports in organizing and filing paperwork.

• Maintains staff schedules and ensures staffing for the program. Monitors and records attendance including tardiness and absences.

• Audits charts. Communicates with treatment team to ensure chart compliance.

• Interfaces with others to ensure completion of physician follow-ups from CPE.

• Manages Family Session Schedules as required by program.

• Work with the business office and the utilization review department to ensure payment for services. Preform pre-certifications and concurrent reviews.

• Develop relationships with payer sources. Interfaces with UR department to ensure service coverage for patients.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with referral sources, community agencies and organizations.

• Maintains program and patient information and data to create reports, census, and assist the Business Office in reporting.

• Schedules CPEs, nursing assessments, H&P and psychosocial assessment with appropriate clinician and per required timeframe. Schedules or completes UDS collections, including random screenings.

• Ensures orders are obtained for patients prior to starting services (as applicable).

• Actively participate in the therapist’s discharge planning needs.

• As directed creates appointments, starts follow up care process and completes interfacing with organizations.

• Cross trains and supports in various outpatient functions including PCA, transportation, and financial counseling.

• Conducts appointment reminder calls.

• Collects copays and deductibles as applicable.

• Manages organizational tools to ensure efficient operate

Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers
· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Salary: $20.56 - $27.75

What we're looking for:

• Education: High school degree or equivalent preferred.

• Experience: Previous experience on an inpatient unit preferred. Must have experience with clerical duties.

• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

EEOC Statement
“Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”