Mental Health Clerk

CorrHealth; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth in Colorado is seeking a Mental Health Clerk to support clinical treatment teams in a correctional setting. Under supervision, you’ll handle clerical tasks, enroll clients, draft documents, and maintain medical records with accuracy and confidentiality.

You will prepare forms, transcribe notes, answer questions about procedures, schedule appointments, and assist with purchasing and filing. The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical records training or 1 year records experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• TB test within one year.
• Background check and pre-employment drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Process records and enrollment documents for clients.
• Take and transcribe minutes from team meetings and provide clerical support.
• Answer questions about procedures and scheduling information.
• Schedule appointments for team members.
• Assist in completing forms and reviewing documents.
• Type documents requiring medical terminology and maintain records.
• Maintain filing systems and handle mail distribution.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical records training or 1 year records experience

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Schedule: M-F, 7:00a - 3:30p

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Health Services Administrator, performs a variety of clerical tasks to support clinical treatment teams. Provides assistance to consumers and the public, answering questions and providing information. Assists in enrolling clients in treatment programs, types a variety of forms and documents, and completes various documents with information from the consumer, team members, supervisor, or file documentation. The Mental Health Clerk also assists in maintain recordkeeping systems.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists consumers and members of the public in processing records and documents, such as clinical documentation, insurance verification forms, enrollment documents, etc.
• Takes and transcribes minutes from team meetings and other meetings, as assigned, and provides general clerical support for the team supervisor.
• Answers questions regarding departmental procedures and requirements, program requirements, scheduling information, and other activities.
• Takes messages and schedules appointments for team members
• Assists in filling out forms and reviews documents for proper completion
• Types various correspondence, forms, reports, contracts, and other documents. May type documents requiring knowledge of medical terminology and medical transcription.
• May assist with writing, editing, and formatting documents, spreadsheets, brochures, and training materials
• Prepares and processes purchase orders and other requisitions, including for equipment, su[[loes, and materials
• Maintains departmental filing system
• Processes and distributes mail to intended recipients

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Training in accredited medical record program OR minimum of one year experience in an established medical record system is preferred

Additional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

Employment Requirements

• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Security Requirements

• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Requirements

This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing

Other

Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc.Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect.Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).