Caring. Hope. Giving back. Our mission at the Bert Nash Center as the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) of Douglas County is to advance the health of the community through comprehensive behavioral health services responsive to evolving needs and changing environments. We accomplish this by believing in our team. Each person that works for the Bert Nash Center contributes directly to the success of our clients, organization, and community. Our values of compassion, integrity, equity and hope reflect in everything we do.

Pay is commensurate with experience within a range of $18.75 to $23.51. This position is part-time, 36 hours per week, non-exempt and eligible for our benefits. Bert Nash offers excellent benefits which include medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counseling and resources, and generous PTO.

Under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager, the Unit Coordinator (UC) provides monitoring, supportive, and safety services in a crisis care, medical, and psychiatric emergency setting that serves individuals across the lifespan through a multidisciplinary and collaborative service approach. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Registers individuals for services, including verification of Medicaid eligibility, enrollment with the Medicaid, and/or confirmation of other third-party insurers. Collects appropriate authorizations and release of information documents. Schedules appointments (if applicable).
• Greets and receives visitors. Maintains security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges.
• Monitors patient safety uses de-escalation and physical intervention strategies, such as seclusion and restraints, to maintain patient and staff safety.
• Monitors for presence of potential weapons and secures weapons when discovered.
• Monitors patient physical and mental presentation and works collaboratively with the clinical team to communicate any concerns (medical and psychiatric) to the appropriate discipline.
• Provides coordination of care for patients and assures and facilitates patient understanding of their treatment recommendations.
• Oversees episode of care in electronic health record with accuracy and efficiency. Coordinates the discharge of patients with other inpatient facilities and within the electronic health records.
• Arranges pick up orders with police. Documents all efforts made to law enforcement regarding pick up orders.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS (including but not limited to):

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be 21 years or older.
• Reliable transportation; and a valid, unrestricted driver's license and proof of current car insurance
• Prior computer experience and basic computer fluency; willingness and ability to learn new programs; familiarity with MS SharePoint is a plus.
• One year of college course work in the field of human services or one year of experience in the field of human services is preferred; 
• or other experiences with individuals across the lifespan who experience symptoms of behavioral health and can serve a basis for understanding symptoms and treatment; a combination of at least one year of education, and/or work, and/or experience in the field of human services can substitute for a year in any one area.
• At least 3 years of clerical experience is preferred.