Behavioral Health Coordinator

About Optima Medical:

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. Optima is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Coordinator to join our team! This individual will support a defined group of patients by coordinating behavioral health services and assisting them in achieving both short- and long-term mental and emotional wellness goals. The Behavioral Health Coordinator will work closely with providers, behavioral health clinicians, and care teams to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate, and continuous support. A working knowledge of behavioral health practices, care coordination, and patient engagement is strongly preferred for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring compliance of medication prescribed by the physician or psychiatric provider. 
• Facilitate partnerships between patients, personal providers, and family when appropriate.
• Provide psychoeducation, coping skills, and therapeutic worksheets through a structured care plan. 
• Utilize standardized assessment tools to track progress between provider appointments.
• Provide information to patient on community services and resources
• Review care plans/charts and coordinate with care provider to ensure they are being followed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology or Psychology
• Proven experience as a Behavioral Health Specialist/Clinical Social Worker in a clinic setting
• Must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

Why Join Our Team?

• Leadership and mentoring
• Resources to further career
• Fun work environment (lunches, events, holiday parties)
• Benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k/paid holidays)
• Supportive and positive work environment
• This role is fully remote after training has commenced