Behavioral Health Coordinator

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Clayton

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

·         Department: Beh Med Central Intake

·         Schedule: Full Time, Hours Vary?

·         Starting Pay: $54,000+ annually

·         Location: St. Louis, MO

Our mission as a faith-based organization calls us to care for the most vulnerable in our community, and helps you live your calling in a collaborative team environment.  Our Behavioral Health Coordinators work with our ED staff and local police to assist individuals affected by crisis to include site visits and discharge planning. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

Job Summary:

Responsible for coordinating the department’s involvement in the complex care and case management of individuals with significant behavioral health concerns. Works closely with individual ministries and regional community resources to provide a wellness path for behavioral health patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates services for individuals with behavioral health needs who require complex case management support.  Supports standard patient access initiatives across the healthcare continuum.
• Coordinates behavioral health treatment and communications with behavioral health providers, patients, and families.
• Documents and tracks department progress compared to goals and monitors success of department interventions. Assists in the development and implementation of department plans and participates in meeting company and departmental goals, such as quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains relationships with ministry contacts, community resources, referral sources, agencies, and associations pertaining to department.
• Facilitates meetings and represents department on community collaborations.
• May coordinate education and development of internal staff to ensure understanding of intake review and approval process.
• Ensures department operates within scope of practice.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health Field

EXPERIENCE

• Three year’s experience

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

Department:

8052000130 Beh. Med. Central Intake

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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