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Naphcare, Inc.

Behavioral Health Clerk

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$31,383 / year median in Alabama

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

Overview NaphCare is hiring a Behavioral Health Clerk to join our team of medical professionals in the Limestone Correctional Facility, Harvest, AL Responsibilities The Behavioral Health Clerk plays a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to: Log requests for offsite and diagnostic studies. Maintain mental health clinic logs and ensure that appointments are scheduled according to DOC protocols. Assist nurses and other staff in issuing and tracking minor medical equipment (e.g. heating pads.) Collect data from ER logs, segregation logs, etc. for monthly QI reporting. Coordinate the scheduling of on-site specialty appointments (e.g. X-ray, physical therapy, medical-surgical subspecialties.) Answer telephone calls, take messages and make telephone calls as needed. Type correspondence, reports or memorandums, as needed. Maintains roster or appointment book based on scheduled appointments, both offsite and onsite, as needed Orders, receives and maintains office supplies Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. At least one (1) year experience in a behavioral health care environment. Experience using Excel, Word, and Outlook. Effective time management skills. Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement. A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift. Why Join NaphCare? NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company. NaphCare Benefits for
Full-Time Employees Include:
Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one! Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one! Lowest Cost Benefits! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one! Tuition Assistance Referral bonuses Term life insurance at no cost to the employee Generous paid time off & paid holidays Free continuing education and CMEs If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process , and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) |
NaphCare Equal Opportunity Employer:
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