Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator - Greater Seacoast Community Health : Job Details

Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently managing the intake process for behavioral health services, ensuring a seamless experience for the patients of Goodwin Community Health, a community health center located in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Goodwin is a part of a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers providing clinical and nonclinical services to vulnerable populations in Southeastern New Hampshire and Southern Maine. The Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator will conduct behavioral health screenings, coordinate and schedule appointments, and collaborate with the behavioral health team to facilitate the delivery of quality care. Come to work every day knowing your efforts make other people's lives better. You'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, multidisciplinary team - including medical, dental and behavioral health care providers, social workers, family workers and others - working together to meet the needs of the whole person. Your days will be busy, varied and interesting. You'll also have opportunities for career growth: Many employees take on new challenges and increasingly responsible positions during their years with us. Job Duties • Conduct initial behavioral health screenings to understand clients' behavioral health needs • Coordinate and schedule intake appointments for new behavioral health patients • Collaborate with behavioral health and medical staff • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and internal teams • Provide information on available behavioral health services and community programs • Maintain confidentiality • Participate in regular team and agency meetings and trainings Education Master's degree preferred. Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field required. Experience Proven experience in behavioral health or a similar role Other • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required • Experience with electronic health records preferred • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team • Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills • Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient interactions The ideal candidate will also have: • Ability to work harmoniously with coworkers and patients • Experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations • Excellent communication and listening skills • Strong clinical and assessment skills Practice Administrative experience a plus. Office management duties may be assigned Work Location(s) Goodwin Community Health, Somersworth, NH Hours Per Week 32 Days Flexible Pay: Starting at 29.49 and up based on experience Eligible for Benefits: yes Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance with an agency subsidy. One of our health plans has a no-premium option for employee-only coverage. We also offer a 401(k) plan with an employer match and employer-paid group term life insurance and short-term disability coverage. Voluntary benefits include long-term disability coverage, two Flexible Spending Accounts, and access to discounted auto and home insurance and pre-paid legal assistance. We offer earned time (vacation and sick leave) plus six paid holidays. Eligibility starts at 24 hours/week, with full benefits offered at 32 hours/week and above. About Us Greater Seacoast Community Health's mission is to deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to all in our community, regardless of ability to pay. Our network of not-for-profit community health centers includes Families First Health & Support Center in Portsmouth, Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth and Lilac City Pediatrics in Rochester. Strafford County Public Health Network and SOS Recovery Community Organization also are affiliated with Greater Seacoast. Our health centers provide primary care, pediatric care, dental care, prenatal care, behavioral health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, mobile health services, WIC, social work services, a pharmacy, parenting classes, playgroups and home visiting. Services are open to all and aim to be team-based, respectful, recovery-friendly, LGBTQ-affirming and trauma-informed. We are recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home and a Family Resource Center of Quality. Learn more at GetCommunityHealth.org. Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity provider of health care and other services and an Equal Opportunity employer.