Mental Health Administrative Scheduler - Days

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in LaGrange, Georgia is seeking a Mental Health Administrative Scheduler to provide essential administrative support to the Mental Health Department. Responsibilities include maintaining mental health records, executing clerical duties, monitoring inmates, and ensuring compliance with facility policies. The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma and maintain CPR certification. The organization values diversity and promotes an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.

Responsibilities

• Execute secretarial and clerical duties as assigned by the Mental Health Coordinator/Director.
• Collaborate effectively with all mental health staff and facility staff.
• Maintain mental health departmental files orderly and monitor staff availability.
• Monitor inmates attending appointments and report inappropriate behavior.
• Manage office supply and testing materials inventory and update departmental bulletin boards.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Viewing: Mental Health Administrative Scheduler - Days

The Mental Health Administrative Assistant provides essential clerical and administrative support to the Mental Health Department, ensuring efficient operations. This role is responsible for maintaining all mental health records according to policy and procedure, with a strict adherence to confidentiality requirements. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and capable of managing sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support and Communication: Execute secretarial and clerical duties for staff as assigned by the Mental Health Coordinator/Director, prepare and distribute written reports, provide telephone coverage, ensure timely pick-up and distribution of mail, and notify the Mental Health Coordinator/Director of any work-related difficulties.
• Collaboration and Compliance: Work effectively with all mental health staff, facility staff, and the inmate population, adhere to facility security regulations and institutional rules, and maintain the confidentiality of inmate information per CCS, Facility policies, and relevant standards.
• Record Maintenance and Monitoring: Maintain mental health departmental files orderly, monitor staff availability for timely notifications, maintain departmental lists to monitor service activities, and ensure the general maintenance of the mental health department.
• Inmate Interaction and Safety: Monitor inmates attending appointments in the mental health area, inform corrections officers of inappropriate behavior, and provide clerical services for the staff psychiatrist, including preparation of inmate passes and file management.
• Resource Management and Compliance: Manage office supply and testing materials inventory, formulate and distribute the emergency "on-call" schedule, update departmental bulletin boards, notify the maintenance department of needed repairs, and comply with employee standards of the facility, including maintaining a professional working environment and appearance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma
• Licenses/Certifications: Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.