Geriatric Behavioral Program Specialist

Gilder Search Group; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive earnings

Hands-on and virtual training

Work-life balance

PTO and paid holidays

Benefits package

401k with match

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS) seeks a Behavioral Program Specialist or CNA for Federal Way and surrounding areas to support geriatric residents in SNFs and LTC facilities. You will work with clinicians to document behavioral health needs and coordinate care, with remote supervision.

Prior SNF or BHS unit experience is preferred, and CNAs, BHTs, and Medical Assistants are encouraged to apply. The role involves travel to facilities, audits, and clinical writing for submissions to programs,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 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 a behavioral health setting; CNAs, BHTs, Medical Assistants encouraged.
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster required.
• Able to travel to multiple facilities for work.

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 program.
• Update tracking reports with approved and pending participants.
• Administrative duties related to processing and tracking patients on special needs program.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's in Psychology or related

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS) seeks a Behavioral Program Specialist or CNA for Federal Way and surrounding areas to support geriatric residents in SNFs and LTC facilities. You will work with clinicians to document behavioral health needs and coordinate care, with remote supervision.

Prior SNF or BHS unit experience is preferred, and CNAs, BHTs, and Medical Assistants are encouraged to apply. The role involves travel to facilities, audits, and clinical writing for submissions to programs,