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A Behavioral Health Coordinator is a professional who helps connect individuals to mental health and wellness resources. They typically work in healthcare or community settings, coordinating care, facilitating access to services, and supporting patients with behavioral health needs. Their responsibilities may include assessing client needs, collaborating with providers, and ensuring continuity of care. This role requires strong communication, organization, and knowledge of mental health systems.

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To thrive as a Behavioral Health Coordinator, you need a background in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, often supported by relevant certifications such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager. Familiarity with healthcare management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and patient tracking software is essential. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills help professionals build rapport with clients and efficiently manage caseloads. These abilities are crucial for ensuring high-quality coordination of care, improving client outcomes, and facilitating smooth communication between clients, families, and healthcare teams.

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A typical day for a Behavioral Health Coordinator involves assessing client needs, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, physicians, and social workers. You may spend time facilitating referrals, following up on client progress, updating records in electronic health systems, and attending team meetings. Additionally, Behavioral Health Coordinators often provide support and advocacy for clients, helping them navigate community resources and mental health services. The role requires a balance of administrative tasks and direct client interaction, making every day both dynamic and rewarding.

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Behavioral Health Coordinator

Behavioral Health Coordinator

Optima Medical

Scottsdale, AZ • Remote

$24 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Optima Medical (Arizona) rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About Optima Medical:

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation's top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. Optima is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Coordinator to join our team! This individual will support a defined group of patients by coordinating behavioral health services and assisting them in achieving both short- and long-term mental and emotional wellness goals. The Behavioral Health Coordinator will work closely with providers, behavioral health clinicians, and care teams to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate, and continuous support. A working knowledge of behavioral health practices, care coordination, and patient engagement is strongly preferred for this role.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in monitoring compliance of medication prescribed by the physician or psychiatric provider.
  • Facilitate partnerships between patients, personal providers, and family when appropriate.
  • Provide psychoeducation, coping skills, and therapeutic worksheets through a structured care plan.
  • Utilize standardized assessment tools to track progress between provider appointments.
  • Provide information to patient on community services and resources
  • Review care plans/charts and coordinate with care provider to ensure they are being followed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field
  • Proven experience in a behavioral health setting
  • Must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong ethics
  • Team spirit with a positive attitude
  • Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

Why Join Our Team?

  • Leadership and mentoring
  • Resources to further career
  • Fun work environment (lunches, events, holiday parties)
  • Benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k/paid holidays)
  • Supportive and positive work environment
  • This role is fully remote after training has commenced
Pay Range:
$24—$28 USD

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Dedicated Providers Our team of Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants are not only qualified medically but truly listen to our patients and are attentive to their healthcare needs. Not Just Primary Care We take the word “Primary” to a new level by offering many services and tests that can all be done in the comfort of one facility. Inquire to learn more about what we offer. Professional Service We believe that healthcare should be delivered and received without any burden. Our administrative and clinical staff work in conjunction to reduce wait times and guarantee insurance coverage.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Bullhead City, AZ, US

Year founded

2012

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