BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR Category Non-Nursing Clinical Facility Aspirus Clinics Inc Physical Work Location Aspirus Riverview Hospital - Wisconsin Rapids, WI Department Aspirus Clinics Inc - Corporate-Administration Schedule Full Time Shift Day Req# 20919 Job Details Master's Degree Preferred Aspirus was recently recognized as one of the top 15 Top Health Systems in the United States by IBM Watson in their annual study identifying the top-performing health systems in the country based on overall organizational performance. We are seeking a Behavioral Health Coordinator at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to assist patients with mental health and substance abuse needs to reach optimal function and health in an appropriate environment that would support their needs. Responsibilities will include: · 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. · Attempt to resolve social and environmental difficulties interfering with the patients' ability to maximally manage their mental health and overall quality of life. · Triage referrals from primary care providers to the appropriate behavioral health provider and service. · As a member of the multidisciplinary team, work closely with physicians, financial staff, and ancillary staff to facilitate those functions associated with arranging care and providing referrals. · Possess significant independent judgment, analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills in order to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to provide patient centered leadership and direction. 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. Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics employs approximately 800 people and includes Aspirus Riverview Hospital, Aspirus Doctors Clinic & Walk-In Care, satellite clinics in nearby communities, Aspirus Heart & Vascular, Aspirus UW Cancer Center, Aspirus Riverview Wound & Hyperbarics, Aspirus Riverview Joint Center, Aspirus Riverview Therapies and Aspirus Riverview Dental. Aspirus Riverview's services continue to grow, including construction of a clinic in Adams that is scheduled to open in December 2018, a new state-of-the-art emergency department that will open the winter of 2019, and a new birthplace with hotel-like suites that will open the winter of 2019. Forbes Magazine Rates Wisconsin Rapids as the Fifth Best Small City to Raise a Family! With a population of 18,300, the community boasts a $5 million performing arts center, music and craft festivals, and a historical museum. Surrounded by lakes and rivers, Wisconsin Rapids offers excellent schools and family-focused living. You will also find four seasons of family fun including hunting, fishing, golf and much more, all right in your own backyard! *