Bilingual Administrative Assistant — Spanish, Mental Health

FORESTDALE INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,500; Full time

Job summary

Forestdale Inc. in Forest Hills, NY, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Behavioral Health Services to manage health information, treatment planning, discharge planning, appointments, and documentation in compliance with NY State and City regulations.

The role requires at least two years in mental health or child welfare, strong Microsoft Office skills, and fluency in Spanish. You will schedule evaluations, manage referrals, update the EMR, and assist with billing and admissions processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in mental health or child welfare.
• Spanish-speaking is a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Compliance with background checks and mandated reporter training.

Responsibilities

• Schedule psychiatric and psychological evaluations.
• Coordinate meetings to discuss evaluation results.
• Track supportive housing evaluations.
• Follow up with providers regarding medication management appointments and consents.
• Assist with team scheduling for Mental Health Intakes/Reassessments.
• Update the EMR with provider information for new admissions.
• Upload reports to EMR (Psychiatric and others).
• Ensure updated insurance information for children discharged from care.
• Ensure referrals to outside providers are timely.
• Ensure appropriate billing for visits.
• Oversee admissions and discharges by alerting providers and documenting in the EHR.
• Track MH re-assessments.
• Support BH staff in administrative tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Spanish-speaking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

Forestdale Inc. in Forest Hills, NY, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Behavioral Health Services to manage health information, treatment planning, discharge planning, appointments, and documentation in compliance with NY State and City regulations.

The role requires at least two years in mental health or child welfare, strong Microsoft Office skills, and fluency in Spanish. You will schedule evaluations, manage referrals, update the EMR, and assist with billing and admissions processes.