Behavioral Health Administrative Coordinator

Job Summary

As our Behavioral Health Administrative Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting patients and their families during their clinic experience. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate comprehensive treatment plans and provide dedicated advocacy, support, and education.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare, review, and submit Legal 2000 (emergency admission) paperwork in accordance with Nevada law
• Ensure all documentation meets statutory requirements and strict court timelines
• File petitions for involuntary court-ordered admissions and coordinate with the appropriate court jurisdiction
• Track deadlines for: 72-hour evaluation periods; Court hearings; Status changes (release, conversion to voluntary, or extended hold)
• Act as liaison between: Physicians and clinical staff; Court personnel and clerks; Public defenders, district attorneys, and legal representatives
• Provide administrative support
• Aid leadership with reports related to mental health holds and legal outcomes
• Support onboarding and training documentation for staff related to L2K processes including answering phones, managing emails, and scheduling

Job Requirements

• Minimum High School Graduate or High School GED
• Knowledge of court filing procedures and legal documentation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple urgent deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail (legal accuracy is critical)
• Understanding of medical and legal terminology
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive legal deadlines
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and legal tracking systems
• Knowledge of Clark County court processes (if you’re in the Las Vegas area)

Preferred Experience

• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, legal or court systems
• Familiarity with Nevada Legal 2000 (L2K) process
• Associates or Bachelors degree

Where You'll Work

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally
At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved. Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.