Part-Time Care Coordinator - Psychiatry

MECO Care Saalekreis GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, in Hershey, PA is seeking a part-time Care Coordinator for the Perinatal TiPS Program at the Northeast Drive Clinic. The role serves as liaison between community providers, families, and internal teams to ensure coordinated services and effective communication.

The Care Coordinator will manage documentation, coordinate networking activities, and support meetings and events while maintaining confidential information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Publisher, Access).
• Experience in behavioral health or healthcare coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle call management and documentation, routing to on‑call physicians and updating databases.
• Plan and coordinate outreach activities, networking with providers, and maintaining resource lists.
• Coordinate physician on‑call schedules, train staff, and manage onboarding materials, expenditures and outreach materials.
• Organize monthly staff and statewide TiPS program meetings, take minutes, and prepare agendas; analyze program data.
• Schedule evaluations and therapy intakes, send rating scales, and coordinate interpreters and patient needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

Publisher

Access

Beacon database

Qgenda

Job description

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.

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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