Behavioral Program Specialist — Elevate Patient Care

Gilder Search Group; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive earnings

Training and supervision

Work-life balance

PTO and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS) is seeking a Behavioral Program Specialist to support behavioral health needs in long-term care facilities. You will work with clinical staff to ensure best practices for documentation and coordinate care with facility staff and BHS clinicians.

The role requires prior SNF or Behavioral Health Unit experience, with travel throughout Kalispell and surrounding areas. Training with a remote Clinical Supervisor will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years in a behavioral health setting or educational equivalence.
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster required.
• Moderate computer skills; EMR experience preferred.
• Ability to write reports and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical documentation

EMR experience

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in Psychology/Social Work/Counseling

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

CPI Certification

Job description

Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS) is seeking a Behavioral Program Specialist to support behavioral health needs in long-term care facilities. You will work with clinical staff to ensure best practices for documentation and coordinate care with facility staff and BHS clinicians.

The role requires prior SNF or Behavioral Health Unit experience, with travel throughout Kalispell and surrounding areas. Training with a remote Clinical Supervisor will be provided.