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.
Cedar Park Med is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Administrative Support Specialist to support a statewide behavioral health program serving service members, veterans, and their immediate family members. This in-person role is responsible for coordinating appointments, connecting individuals with appropriate resources, supporting community outreach, and providing day-to-day administrative assistance to the behavioral health team. Schedule Full-time, in-person position Core hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Schedule flexibility may be required for scheduled events and occasional weekend activities Travel within Idaho may be required Initial 12-month assignment with the possibility of extension Responsibilities Coordinate behavioral health services and schedule appointments for the clinical team Respond to requests for assistance and help connect individuals with appropriate services Identify psychological, medical, financial, and community-based resources throughout Idaho Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal support programs Provide accurate referrals based on each individual's needs and location Follow up on referrals and assist with tracking service outcomes Support timely access to behavioral health services, including urgent requests Maintain referral lists, appointment information, program records, and tracking systems Assist with monthly reports covering contacts, outreach, referrals, follow-up activities, and services provided Support public outreach activities, educational events, and wellness initiatives Coordinate with behavioral health clinicians, community providers, and internal program staff Assist with connecting high-risk individuals to appropriate clinical support Handle sensitive information with professionalism and maintain strict confidentiality Follow HIPAA, privacy, documentation, and information-security requirements Provide general administrative and program support as assigned Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with computers, data entry, scheduling, and standard office applications Ability to communicate professionally with individuals experiencing behavioral health or personal challenges Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality Ability to coordinate multiple appointments, referrals, and follow-up activities accurately Ability to work effectively with clinical staff, community providers, and program participants Ability to successfully complete required background screening and facility-access requirements Legally authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications At least one year of experience working in a behavioral health, healthcare, social services, or related environment Experience coordinating patient care, clinical appointments, or community referrals Experience supporting service members, veterans, or military families Knowledge of behavioral health, suicide prevention, family support, substance-use, or community assistance programs Familiarity with psychological, medical, and financial resources available throughout Idaho Experience supporting community outreach, education, or public events
