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Fair Haven Community Health Care
Behavioral Health Administrative Associate
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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.
$39,506 / year median in Connecticut
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Fair Haven Community Health Care For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care. Job purpose Responsible for providing administrative services and support to the behavioral health (BH) department at Fair Haven Community Health Center, an integrated outpatient health clinic. Duties and responsibilities The Behavioral Health Associate manages the full cycle authorization process and assumes responsibility for administrative functions for the behavioral health department. Tasks include but are not limited to: Managing incoming and outgoing phone calls, telephone encounters, faxes, and voicemails, including on Saturdays. . Managing department's supply of BH marketing materials Providing clerical and administrative support to the Behavioral Health team, including responding to Behavioral Health Admin Team emails, scanning documents into the Electronic Health Record, sending letters to Behavioral Health patients, & managing any returned mail Scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling appointments for patients/families Auditing patients who are no-showing or cancelling appointments to assist with reengaging patients Auditing patients for registration paperwork completion and managing patient roster completion of registration documents (including discount program forms, consents, and payments) for revenue cycle and compliance Supporting specialty programs within/adjacent to BH as needed by scheduling, canceling, rescheduling appointments, calling patients, and following up other administrative needs of these programs Managing behavioral health insurance verification of benefits and authorizations. Performing data entry into the electronic health record (EPIC). Completing all required documentation to fulfill these job functions in a timely manner and maintain patient confidentiality. Performing other necessary administrative duties and project support that may arise as required by the Director of Behavioral Health Operations and/or as required by FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality behavioral health services and/or improving the functions of the department. Supporting other patient access needs within the organization as necessary Qualifications GED is required; An Associate's degree is preferred. Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish; one year of customer service experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office is also required. Knowledge of medical terminology and experience working with behavioral health patients is highly preferred. Ability to work in a high energy, quickly paced environment and maintain a professional attitude is essential American with