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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral health coordinator in Springfield, MA is $26.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.42 and $31.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a behavioral health coordinator?

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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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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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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Infographic showing various Behavioral Health Coordinator job openings in Springfield, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,391 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health

Holyoke, MA • On-site

$20.56 - $27.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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LifePoint Health rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

766th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Facility Name: Valley Springs Behavioral Health
Position: Discharge Coordinator
schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 430pm
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 Discharge 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. Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, 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
The Discharge Coordinator is responsible for aftercare coordination, treatment planning support, and communication with patients, families, and providers to ensure continuity of care following discharge from inpatient treatment. This role also supports crisis intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration within the behavioral health settings.
Essential Functions:
  • Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge.
  • Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
  • Actively participate in the treatment planning process by scheduling aftercare appointments identified by the patient's provider and therapist.
  • Provide patients and families with resource information related to future care needs.
  • Communicate proactively with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
  • Draft comprehensive discharge summaries and contracts for each assigned patient.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
  • Complete all required hospital and patient documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
  • Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills during emergencies.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure all HIPAA standards are upheld.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws

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.

Education/Certification
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in social work, Counseling or equivalent required. Experience may be substituted for education.
  • Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Hourly range: $20.56 - 27.75
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."
About Us
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
About the Team
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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