BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR

Aspirus Stevens Point Behavioral Health Clinic, Stevens Point, WI

Full Time (.8 FTE, 64 hours every pay period)

8-hour weekday shifts, generally no weekends

As an advocate for the patient, the Behavioral Health Coordinator assists patients with mental health and substance abuse needs to reach optimal function and health in an appropriate environment that would support their needs. The Behavioral Health Coordinator applies the process of assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and coordination of care to meet the patient's health care needs across the continuum in collaboration with health care team members to ensure safe, quality and cost-effective care. The individual will attempt to resolve social and environmental difficulties interfering with the patients’ ability to maximally manage their mental health and overall quality of life. The Behavioral Health Coordinator will triage referrals from primary care providers to the appropriate behavioral health provider and service. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Behavioral Health Coordinator works closely with physicians, financial staff, and ancillary staff to facilitate those functions associated with arranging care and providing referrals. The Behavioral Health Coordinator will possess significant independent judgment, analytical, problem solving, collaborative skills to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to provide patient centered leadership and direction.

Experience/Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or closely related area of study OR bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, or closely related area of study or a closely related degree with an additional 3 years’ experience in behavioral health or case management.

• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, understand mental status concepts, symptomology, treatment and service terminology and apply each of these concepts, and identify, implement and coordinate the services and supports identified in the treatment plan.

• Possesses planning and organizational skills and expert skills in prioritization.

• Understands the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability.

• Keep current with government regulations.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

• PTO accrual from day one!

• Generous retirement plan with match available.

• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital is a fully accredited acute-care facility, offering expert, personalized care for residents of Stevens Point and Portage County. With more than 200 physicians, Stevens Point Hospital/Clinics and our medical group provides a comprehensive set of acute-care options, including both innovative and proven treatment plans. Our broad range of services include all major specialties, emergency medicine, urgent care, surgery, ICU/CCU, diagnostic radiology, rehabilitation, sports medicine, occupational and behavioral health, pathology, and sleep diagnostics. To learn more about Stevens Point click the following link: here (https://www.stevenspointarea.com/) .

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

About the Stevens Point Community

Conveniently located in the center of the state, the Stevens Point area is a recreational playground in the heart of central Wisconsin. Whether you're on the water or on land, from paddling the backwaters and sloughs or exploring 27-miles of the Green Circle Trail, adventure is calling your name. The fun continues by visiting local breweries, walking through local farmer's markets, and eating in distinct restaurants. Get to know the local arts & culture scene, inspired by the natural beauty of the area. Explore and purchase art from the blossoming artist community in numerous galleries.

Click here (https://www.aspirus.org/about) to learn more.

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Position BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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Req ID 129521