Part-Time Care Coordinator - Psychiatry

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in Hershey, PA seeks a part-time Care Coordinator for the Perinatal TiPS Program. The role supports outreach, networking, and coordination of services for families and providers, and serves as a liaison among teams.

Responsibilities include call management, meeting facilitation, data entry, and coordination of schedules and resources. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills and experience in behavioral health or healthcare coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare coordination, or related field preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Field incoming provider calls, route to on-call physicians, and document in databases.
• Coordinate outreach, networking events, and maintain relationships with providers and organizations.
• Coordinate physician on-call schedules, train new staff, and manage onboarding materials.
• Organize and facilitate monthly staff and statewide TiPS program meetings; take minutes.
• Schedule evaluations, send rating scales to families, and coordinate interpreters as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Beacon database

Qgenda

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description And Position Requirements

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, in Hershey, PA is seeking a part time Care Coordinator. The temporary, part-time (up to 24 hours per week) Care Coordinator for the Perinatal TiPS Program at our Northeast Drive Clinic, plays a critical role in facilitating outreach, networking, and support services for the program. This position serves as the primary liaison between community providers, families, and internal teams, ensuring efficient coordination of services and effective communication. The Care Coordinator will manage program documentation, coordinate networking activities, and oversee the organization of various meetings and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Call Management and Documentation:
  • Field incoming provider calls, route to appropriate on-call physicians, and document calls in various databases (Beacon, ACCESS, Excel).
  • Call families to coordinate services, provide provider lists, and update PCP offices on patient statuses.
  • Fax or mail relevant patient and provider information as needed.
• Outreach and Networking Coordination:
  • Plan and coordinate outreach activities, networking events, and maintain professional relationships with behavioral health providers, insurance companies, and community organizations.
  • Maintain up-to-date resources, including a provider resource list and newsletters, and represent TiPS at statewide and local meetings.
• Program Operations:
  • Coordinate physician on-call schedules and manage notifications using scheduling tools and communication systems.
  • Train new staff, organize team onboarding materials, and ensure program resources are current.
  • Maintain accurate records of program expenditures and assist with the development of marketing and outreach materials.
• Meeting Facilitation and Administrative Support:
  • Organize and facilitate monthly staff meetings, care coordinator subgroup meetings, and statewide TiPS program meetings.
  • Take meeting minutes, prepare agendas, and provide updates on outreach and program outcomes.
  • Review and analyze program data to support strategic outreach efforts.
• Patient and Provider Support:
  • Schedule evaluations and therapy intakes, send rating scales to families, and ensure physicians have necessary documentation.
  • Coordinate interpreters and provide administrative support for patient-related needs.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Publisher, Access) and other software tools (Beacon database, Qgenda).
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare coordination, or a related field is preferred.

This role offers a unique opportunity to impact community mental health and support the success of the Perinatal TiPS Program by ensuring seamless communication, coordination, and outreach efforts.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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