Behavioral Program Specialist CNA

Behavioral Health Solutions; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive earnings

Training & supervision

Work-life balance

PTO & holidays

Full benefits package

401(k) match

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions is hiring a Behavioral Program Coordinator to support geriatric patients in Tacoma and surrounding areas. You will collaborate with clinical staff at long-term care facilities to ensure documentation and coordination of care for behavioral health needs.

The role requires prior SNF or behavioral health unit experience, and training will be provided. Remote supervision and travel to facilities in the region are involved.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience in behavioral health or related field preferred; substitution allowed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IDT meetings with nursing facility staff and BHS clinicians.
• Audit charts to promote timely and accurate behavioral documentation.
• Summarize patient behavioral records for submission to special needs programs.
• Update tracking reports with approved and pending participants.
• Handle administrative duties related to processing and tracking patients on special needs programs.

Skills

Communication

Clinical writing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Join the Industry Leader in Geriatric Mental Health

Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS) is seeking a hard‑working, self‑driven individual to join our behavioral team as a Behavioral Program Coordinator for the Tacoma and surrounding areas. Our team of mental health treatment professionals specialize in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to the underserved geriatric population residing in Skilled Nursing and Long‑Term Care facilities.

About the Role

A behavioral coordinator is a healthcare professional who is responsible for ensuring that patients receive the best possible care for their mental and behavioral health needs. The role of a behavioral program coordinator involves working with the clinical staff at long‑term care facilities to ensure best practices for maintaining adequate and accurate documentation of patient behavioral symptoms and conditions, coordinating care with facility staff and BHS clinicians, and summarizing patients’ behavioral records for submission to special needs programs.

The ideal candidate will have already worked in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Behavioral Health Unit prior, providing a variety of services to patients/residents. CNAs, BHTs, Medical Assistants, and similar personnel are encouraged to apply!

This position will train with and report to a remote Clinical Supervisor for oversight on all cases worked.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IDT meetings with nursing facility staff and BHS clinicians
• Audit charts to promote timely and appropriate behavioral documentation
• Clinical writing involving summarizing a patient’s behavioral record for submission to special needs programs
• Update tracking reports with approved and pending participants
• Administrative duties related to processing and tracking patients on special needs program

Job Type

• Full‑Time, W2 Employment (Monday‑Friday)
• Travel through the Tacoma, Olympia, Shelton, and Aberdeen area is required; travel is compensated.
• 3 days traveling to facilities, 2 days working remotely.

Requirements

• COVID‑19 vaccination and booster required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Two years of experience working in a behavioral health setting or educational equivalence can be substituted for up to one year of work experience.
• Non‑violent Crisis Prevention Training preferred. CPI Certification is a plus!
• Travel will be required.
• Moderate computer skills are required; experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones, and other professionals.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to write reports and clinical documentation.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive earnings
• Hands‑on and virtual training and supervision
• Work‑life balance
• PTO and paid holidays
• A comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more)
• 401(k) with 3% company match

Pay

• USD $23–$25 per hour