Care Coordinator-Psychiatry

Description The Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care and guidance to primarily at-risk patients from diagnosis to survivorship. Uses evidence based research to formulate the plan of care and ensure that patients at risk are following their protocols. Documents outcomes and maintains database of patient QI initiatives and outcomes. Coordinates the appropriate resources and consult services to provide continuity of care and appropriate follow up plan of care. Communicates with all members of the healthcare team. Initiates appropriate patient teaching based on needs. Supports the patient in decision making, may assist in coordination of end of life care if necessary. Develops effective interpersonal relationships with patients and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to improve health outcomes. Utilizes internal and community resources, electronic medical record and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid data to educate patients and form a care plan with specific health outcomes. The position is part of grant to reduce the burden on house staff for tasks that do not require physician time such as outreaching and rescheduling their patients who miss appointments as well as help patients with community resources. Responsibilities Identifies and arranges psychiatry services offered at clinic level Meet with patients on the inpatient floor to assess needs and coordinate linkage to outpatient clinic Assists with referral process at intake and upon discharge from Inpatient Obtains past records from prior psychiatric providers Obtains medical records from primary care and other specialist providers if appropriate Completes all prior authorizations for insurance Assists patients with access to entitlements and benefits Schedules non-psychiatric admission appointments for all services within the clinic, meets and escorts patients and family members upon arrival to explain procedures and admission process Performs reminder/confirmation phone calls to all scheduled intakes Participates as an active member of multidisciplinary team Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed Provides resources and support for patients before, during and after treatment Coordinates and participates with appropriate interested parties and physicians throughout the patient referral inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process Maintains spreadsheets/statistics for all reports on all key indicators related to calls, assessment, and admissions Works with other non‑clinical departments as needed Ensures that patients have appropriate authorizations from various managed care insurers Works as a liaison between MSHS and other community and hospital referral Works with clinic supervisors including Director, Manager All other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Social Work or other professional degree Training or prior experience as research coordinator, care navigator or peer advocate, case worker preferred Excellent interpersonal and team building skills Exceptional organizational and communication skills Consistently demonstrates an ability to carry out all responsibilities/duties in a thorough and timely manner Ability to demonstrate and maintain professional credibility and value with physicians, nursing, quality leaders and others, both inside and outside of the Service Line Competent in computer technology Proven record of delivering results Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well‑being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high‑quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint‑venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Children’s Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s "The World’s Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,661 - $76,590.83 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. 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