Mental Health Program Coordinator

Description

• Previous experience in dispensing and substance abuse treatment preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel and MS Project.
• Must be able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment in which attention to detail and audit-trail documentation must be maintained in the face of multiple competing demands for your time. Developing a positive rapport with clients, vendors, subcontractors and employees and maintaining business partnerships is critically important.
• Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices, as well as City/County, State and Federal regulations.
• Initiative to take charge of unforeseen situations, solve problems and adjust to schedule changes.
• Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

•  Scheduling of psychotherapy and medication evaluation / medication follow up patient appointments for program prescribers and clinicians.
• Establishing eligibility for services, such as active Medi-Cal, etc.
• Collaborating with referring parties regarding outcomes of intake appointments.
• Ability to use AVATAR as the Electronic Health Record for services provided.
• Assisting prescribers and patients with medication ordering and refills.
• Troubleshooting medication issues in collaboration with prescribers.
• Taking and recording vitals for clinic patients.
• Administering injection medications when needed.
• Chart review in order to maintain compliance with Medi-Cal, State, Federal, and SF County regulations.
• Fostering multidisciplinary coordination of care with other programs on site such as Primary Care and methadone treatment.
• The ability to interact compassionately with a diverse population.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
• Must be present during working hours at the office for in person meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

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