Behavioral Health Resource Coordinator (Fulltime/Lancaster Pa.)

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Behavioral Health Resource Coordinator

Location: Lancaster Pa

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists through facilitating patients through the continuum of care and arranging transition needs under the direction of the Behavioral Health Consult team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists department staff in facilitating patient transitions of post-acute providers and other community resources as requested, including completion of referral and authorizations processes as appropriate.
• Maintains professional relationships with a wide variety of community agencies by facilitating communication and information between clinical personnel and post-acute providers.
• Documents appropriate information on medical records regarding the transition plan.
• Assists with the coordination and communication of the discharge plan.
• Participates in reimbursement, certification and authorization related activities as directed.
• Documents payer authorization information as needed.
• Interacts with patients and families, as needed, to coordinate post-acute services safely and efficiently
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Req H.S. Diploma/GED High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Req 1 years One (1) year customer service related experience preferably in a health care, behavioral health or community based social service setting
• Req Demonstrated ability to be self-motivate and to prioritize tasks efficiently and accurately
• Pref Associate's Degree Associate or enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in a human services related field.
• Pref 2 years Two (2) years of Behavioral Health experience
• Pref Demonstrated experience successfully working among multi-disciplinary teams.
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.