Inpatient Behavioral Health Program Secretary - Admin & HR

Thousand Branches Wellness; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Horizon Health is seeking a Program Secretary for Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA, on a 16-bed inpatient behavioral health unit. You will handle daily administrative duties and assist the Behavioral Health Program Director, including HR-related onboarding.

The role requires 1–3 years in a similar setting, a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and a valid driver’s license. Join a team focused on quality care and professional growth within a leading behavioral health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of working experience in a similar role.
• Valid driver's license and use of an automobile.
• Crisis Prevention.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Keeps up to date on professional literature.
• Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and prepare correspondence, reoccurring reports and other periodic or special reports as required.
• Schedules meetings and appointments as appropriate, and greets visitors, patients, and their families. Facilitates special events as needed.
• Coordinates with supervisors and corporate HR during the pre/post-employment process as it relates to employee required processes and documentation.
• Ensures I-9 and new hire forms are completed/received in a timely manner, and in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Creates new hire/rehire personnel files, files employee documents, and ensures corporate HR has a copy of all appropriate documents for the employees’ corporate personnel files.
• Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings. Works closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships.
• Reviews and evaluates all incoming invoices and expense reports to verify accuracy before forwarding to the appropriate recipient.
• Orders all office supplies and oversees all maintenance on office related equipment.
• Provides data entry support as needed. This may include, but not be limited to, HBIPS, CQI, census, training documents, and audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Horizon Health is seeking a Program Secretary for Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA, on a 16-bed inpatient behavioral health unit. You will handle daily administrative duties and assist the Behavioral Health Program Director, including HR-related onboarding.

The role requires 1–3 years in a similar setting, a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and a valid driver’s license. Join a team focused on quality care and professional growth within a leading behavioral health