Psychiatric Care Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Care Coordinator

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Care Coordinator plays a key role in supporting an integrated behavioral health and primary care model within the outpatient clinic setting. This position assists clients in addressing both behavioral health and physical health needs through coordination of care, health screenings, basic clinical support, and linkage to community medical providers.

The Psychiatric Care Coordinator works closely with prescribers, clinicians, and external medical providers to improve health outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and support whole-person wellness.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of an integrated care model within behavioral health services
• Assist and track clients in connecting with primary care providers, specialty medical providers, and community health resources
• Collaborate with behavioral health clinicians and prescribers regarding client medical needs and treatment coordination to ensure continuity of care among providers
• Complete health screenings and toxicologies during intake and ongoing treatment episodes, obtaining relevant medical history
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record
• Provide basic psychoeducation related to wellness, preventative healthcare, medication adherence, nutrition, smoking cessation and chronic health conditions.
• Assist with prior authorization requests for psychiatric medication orders
• Other duties as agreed upon with leadership

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification and relevant healthcare experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer systems
• Experience working in outpatient behavioral health or substance use treatment settings

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
For Good Health:  Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
For a Secure Future:  Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance
For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
For Career Advancement:  Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp.
For Work Life Balance:  Generous paid time off; including vacation and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling

Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.