Behavioral Health Care Assistant at Children's Health

Desoto, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Mental Health, Communication, Social Services, Documentation, Patient Support, Care Coordination, Medication Management

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Behavioral Health Care Assistant Department: Behavioral Health Integration and Guidance Shift: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Job Type: Remote Additional Information: The ideal candidate will possess a high attention detail and Bachelors degree with a background in mental health and the ability to communicate sensitive information to patient families. You will provide a supportive role to Behavioral Health Care Managers. Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: Implement and administer policies, programs and activities under the direction of a licensed behavioral health (BH) clinician. Provide support to 3-7 licensed BH clinicians. Responsible for providing social service referrals for patients and families, including housing, transportation, medical services, etc. Providing social service referrals and support. Ensure the preparation and maintenance of required documentation per accreditation standards and CMC's policy. Responsibilities: Work directly with patients and families as directed by licensed a BH clinician. Work effectively with PCPs and office staff to assure satisfaction with Children's BH services. Facilitate parent/child referrals to address social service needs and supportive therapy. Coordinate ongoing care with licensed providers and support groups. Support licensed behavioral health clinicians by outreaching families under their supervision. Assists in medication refills by transcribing requests into Epic and forwarding to prescriber for review and submission. How You’ll Be Successful: WORK EXPERIENCE At least 2 years previous experience in social services or healthcare required At least 4 years related experience preferred EDUCATION Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required JOB PROFILE Requires experience in own professional discipline to appropriately apply own knowledge; broadens own professional expertise and acquires higher level skills Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work No supervisory responsibilities but may provide informal guidance to new team members Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using professional/technical experience, judgment and precedents Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Care Assistant will implement and administer policies and provide support to licensed behavioral health clinicians. Responsibilities include facilitating referrals for social services and ensuring proper documentation is maintained.