Behavioral Health Specialist
JWCH Institute2 days ago
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Summary
Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves supporting Behavioral Health and Psychiatric providers by managing appointments and coordinating care.
About the Role
As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will manage appointments for various Behavioral Health and Psychiatric providers, assist with crisis intervention, evaluate patient needs, and ensure effective scheduling. You will also handle communication regarding psychiatric medication refills and maintain documentation in the electronic medical record system.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Social Work, or a related social service or health field.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with behavioral health patients or in a behavioral health setting.
- Minimum of one year of front office, registration, or clerical experience dealing directly with patients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Next-Gen, Excel, and Microsoft programs.
Preferred:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
- Experience in a behavioral health setting.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
- Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).
- Life insurance policy & AD&D.
JWCH Institute
JWCH provides comprehensive health care services to safety-net populations in Los Angeles. We are the largest provider of care to homeless persons. As a federally qualified health center, we offer care to everyone without regard for ability to pay. We operate clinics in downtown Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Norwalk, Lynwood, Wilshire-Vermont, Hollywood, and South Central Los Angeles. Services include health care, pediatric services, health assessments, HIV testing, prevention and treatment, and health education. We are always looking for qualified medical and mental health providers. Should you be interested, please contact our human resources department at (213) 484-1186 or visit our website at www.Jwchinstitute.org.
Los Angeles, CA