Behavioral Health Associate I
Behavioral Health Associate I
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Clinician Associate Is act as an extension of the Behavioral Health Clinician and psychiatric provider(s). Regardless of acute psychiatric treatment setting the BHC Associate I working in collaboration with the behavioral health team medical team and community stakeholders is responsible for assisting with tasks that are program specific but center around initiating/coordinating placement in appropriate level of care and/or aftercare planning for patients in order to ensure a smooth transition back into the community once symptoms are stabilized. Familiar with community resources and able to make referrals to community organizations/ programs based on identified treatment needs. Maintains ongoing professional relationships with community organizations for ease of referrals etc. Assists with obtaining insurance authorizations for treatment as needed obtaining collateral information related to patient care/assessment and help with completing psychiatric scales/measurementbased tools.
Qualifications :
Education & Training: High School Diploma is required. Associates Degree in Human Services related field preferred.
Work Orientation & Experience: Minimum one (1) year previous experience working with acute mental illness and those impacted by trauma required. Two (2) years of experience serving persons with chronic mental illness preferred. Must be familiar with community resources and referral processes.
Skills & Abilities: 1) Ability to effectively communicate with patients family members medical team members and community stakeholders in a fastpaced setting; 2) Engage with patients in a patientcentered traumainformed manner; and 3 ) Thorough understanding of HIPAA requirements and confidentiality as it relates to care provided.)
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $24.37$24.86
- Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A
- Review theUMMS Benefits Guide
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
