Office Manager — PHP/IOP Behavioral Health (Substance Use & Mental Health) Overview The Office Manager leads on-site operations for our PHP and IOP programs, overseeing front-office functions, intake/scheduling, medical records, billing/insurance coordination, facilities/vendor management, and administrative support. In collaboration with licensed clinicians, this role may also facilitate designated psychoeducational groups and complete related EMR documentation. The role requires a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach while maintaining strict privacy compliance.
Reports to:
Executive Director Location:
On-site, Harrisburg area
Programs:
SUD/Co-occurring and Mental Health Primary Key Responsibilities Front Desk & Client Experience:
Lead reception operations (phones, check-in, communications); support de-escalation and safety protocols; manage consents, ROIs, and financial forms.
Admissions & Scheduling:
Coordinate intake with Admissions/Clinical teams; build PHP/IOP rosters and schedules; monitor census/attendance and manage follow-up workflows. Group Facilitation & Documentation (as delegated): Co-facilitate non-clinical/psychoeducational groups under clinical supervision; complete timely, compliant EMR notes (group and contact) per
HIPAA/42 CFR
Part 2.
Medical Records & Compliance:
Serve as records custodian; support audit/survey readiness (Joint Commission/CARF/state) and incident tracking.
Revenue Cycle & Insurance:
Assist with benefits verification, authorizations, and re-auth tracking; reconcile intake and financial paperwork.
Operations & Facilities:
Manage office systems, supplies, IT coordination, vendor relationships (lab, transportation, cleaning), and facility/safety needs within budget.
HR & Team Support:
Coordinate staff meetings, trainings, and policy acknowledgments; support an inclusive, trauma-informed culture.
Data & Reporting:
Prepare census/attendance/authorization dashboards; support outcomes reporting and workflow improvements.
Qualifications Required:
Healthcare admin/office management experience (behavioral health/PHP/IOP/SUD preferred); EMR proficiency; working knowledge of
HIPAA/42 CFR
Part 2; strong organizational and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft 365/Google Workspace and office phone systems.
Preferred:
Experience with accreditation/regulatory audits; familiarity with Medicaid/commercial payers; exposure to lab and telehealth workflows.
Core Competencies:
Confidentiality & compliance, trauma-informed care, operational excellence, collaboration, problem-solving, and technology fluency.
Core values:
treat people like a friend, authenticity/humility, embrace unrealistic dreams, ownership mentality.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, on-site; core daytime hours with occasional evening coverage. Light physical demands (up to 25 lbs); frequent computer/phone use in a clinical, privacy-focused environment.
Full-time; $50,000 salary; health, dental, and vision coverage; PTO; supervision and professional development.
About Bold Steps:
Based in Concord, NH, Bold Steps Behavioral Health provides structured, therapeutic care for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges, in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Equal Opportunity Employer — committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.