Behavioral Health Disposition Coordinator- 16hrs per week, Day and...

Berkshirejobs; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Berkshirejobs Behavioral Health Disposition Coordinator operates within the Emergency Psychiatry Service, coordinating care transitions and arranging community-based services with BH clinicians, ED nursing staff, and other providers.

The role requires strong knowledge of behavioral health and substance use care, plus excellent written and verbal communication skills. This part-time position offers 16 hours per week with day and evening shifts, and includes rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use care required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care transitions for Emergency Psychiatry Service with BH Clinicians, ED nursing staff and providers.
• Support efficient use of resources and care delivery within behavioral health settings.
• Collaborate with team to ensure appropriate community-based services.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Schedule:

• 16 hours per week
• 2 postions available
• Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm (Days) 3:00pm-11:30pm (Evenings)
• Roating holiday and weekends

The Behavioral Health Disposition Coordinator works as a collaborative team member for the Emergency Psychiatry Service. This role collaborates with Psych ED BH Clinicians, ED nursing and providers to ensure appropriate care transitions and community-based services. The coordinator demonstrates knowledge and experience with behavioral health and substance use care and treatment and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role supports BHS goal to improve the efficiency of healthcare service delivery and the effective use of resources.