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Remote Behavioral Health Coding Jobs in Colorado

UCHealth

Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

Aurora, CO · On-site +1

$33.82 - $50.73/hr

Virtual Behavioral Health Ctr Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Day ... remote option Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills ...

UCHealth

Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

Aurora, CO · On-site +1

$33.82 - $50.73/hr

... remote option Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills ... Operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician. Responsibilities: * Implements ...

UCHealth

Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

Aurora, CO · On-site +1

$33.82 - $50.73/hr

... remote option Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills ... Operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician. Responsibilities: * Implements ...

UCHealth

Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

Aurora, CO · On-site +1

$33.82 - $50.73/hr

... remote option Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills ... Operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician. Responsibilities : * Implements ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Behavioral Health Coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Behavioral Health Coder, you need a thorough understanding of behavioral health diagnoses, medical terminology, and coding systems, typically backed by certification such as CPC, CCS, or CRC. Mastery of coding software, electronic health records (EHRs), and familiarity with HIPAA regulations are essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective remote communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate coding, compliance with regulations, and efficient collaboration in a remote healthcare environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in remote behavioral health coding, and how can they be managed?

One common challenge in remote behavioral health coding is staying updated with frequently changing coding guidelines and payer policies specific to behavioral health services. Working remotely can also make it harder to quickly clarify documentation with providers, leading to potential delays or errors. To manage these challenges, it's important to participate in ongoing training, use secure digital communication tools to collaborate with clinicians, and join professional coding networks for peer support. Maintaining organized records and regularly reviewing updates from organizations like the AAPC or AHIMA can also help ensure accuracy and compliance.

What is remote behavioral health coding?

Remote behavioral health coding involves assigning standardized codes to behavioral health diagnoses and procedures based on medical records, while working from a location outside of a traditional healthcare facility. Professionals in this field use coding systems like ICD-10-CM and CPT to ensure accurate documentation and billing for mental health services. Remote coders must have a strong understanding of behavioral health terminology, privacy regulations, and insurance requirements. This role typically requires certification and experience in medical coding, along with the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
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Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

UCHealth

Aurora, CO • On-site, Remote

$33.82 - $50.73/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

UCHealth (Colorado) rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 440 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

226th of 873 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description
Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, CO,Aurora
Department: Virtual Behavioral Health Ctr
Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Day and Night Rotation
Pay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.
Summary:
Responsible for assessment of psychiatric patients in consultation and cooperation with emergency department personnel. Provides recommendation for disposition. Operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician.
Responsibilities:
  • Provides quality and timely assessment, intervention and recommendations incorporating diagnostic skills and state specific regulations.
  • Develops and offers safe and clinically appropriate disposition recommendations. Supports implementation of disposition recommendations, which may include higher level psychiatric placement, brief intervention/safety planning, review of and connection with community resources and collaboration with family.
  • Serves as primary communication liaison between clients, family members, emergency department staff, physicians, and community providers.
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
  • State licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD), or other licensure/certification may be acceptable as approved by department leadership. Relevant life support certification and relevant certification as determined at position level.

Preferred:
  • Competence with DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment planning
  • Competence in evidenced-based suicide risk assessments and safety planning.
  • Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution & critical thinking.

Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
  • Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
  • Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings
  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth
  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
    • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
    • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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