Ed Crisis Disposition Coordinator

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Base: $25.26 - $34.33 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Bachelor's degree required
Knowledge of massachusetts behavioral health access
Experience navigating behavioral health insurance carriers
The coordinator works as a collaborative team member for the Emergency Psychiatry Service to ensure appropriate care transitions and community-based services

Job Summary

  • The coordinator works as a collaborative team member for the Emergency Psychiatry Service to ensure appropriate care transitions and community-based services.
  • The role requires managing the integrity of the inpatient psychiatric bed search process and collecting collateral information to facilitate patient access to services.
  • The position actively attempts to minimize the duration of time patients spend in highly restrictive settings while reducing ED overcrowding and boarding.

Matching Summary

The coordinator works as a collaborative team member for the Emergency Psychiatry Service to ensure appropriate care transitions and community-based services.

Salary

Base: $25.26 - $34.33 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Knowledge of Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access
  • Experience navigating behavioral health insurance carriers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaboration with law enforcement and state agencies

Nice-to-have

  • Strong knowledge of emergency crisis care resources
  • Ability to minimize restrictive setting duration
  • Fostering positive professional relationships with peers
  • Experience with statistical and quality data reporting

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree (Required)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
  • Understanding of MABHA and EPIA processes

Work Rights

Not specified

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