Behavioral Program Coordinator

About the Role

A behavioral specialist is a healthcare professional responsible for ensuring patients receive the best possible care for their mental and behavioral health needs. This role involves working with clinical staff at long-term care facilities to maintain accurate documentation of patient behavioral symptoms, coordinate care with facility staff and BHS clinicians, and summarize patient records for special needs programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IDT meetings with nursing facility staff and BHS clinicians
• Audit charts to promote timely and appropriate behavioral documentation
• Summarize patient behavioral records for submission to special needs programs
• Update tracking reports with approved and pending participants
• Handle administrative duties related to processing and tracking patients on special needs programs

Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or related field preferred
• Two years of experience in a behavioral health setting as CNA, BHT, Medical Assistant, or similar (Educational equivalence can substitute up to one year of experience)
• Non-violent Crisis Prevention Training preferred; CPI Certification a plus
• Moderate computer skills; experience with electronic medical records preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones, and professionals
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations
• Ability to write reports and clinical documentation
• Travel required (compensated)

Job Details

Full-Time, W2 Employment (Monday - Friday). Travel through Tacoma, Olympia, Shelton, and Aberdeen areas is required, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote work.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive earnings
• Hands-on and virtual training/supervision
• Work-life balance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.)
• 401k with 3% company match

Pay

$23 - $25.00/hr