Behavioral Health Coordinator - Department of Psychiatry

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: Behavioral Health Coordinator - Department of Psychiatry

Position #: 00840020 – Requisition #:37701

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Coordinator is the first point of contact for patients, families, and referral sources seeking treatment in the Department of Psychiatry. This position works closely with others in the department and may interact with other entities across CU Medicine and its affiliates in the community. The Behavioral Health Coordinator offers operational, clerical, and administrative support for clinical management faculty and staff. This position also facilitates appropriate referrals to providers in the department as well as outside resources across Colorado communities based on the nature of the problem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen incoming inquiries from patients and referral sources. 

• Maintain medical records and disseminate patient information/correspondence according to HIPAA regulations. 

• Schedule initial appointments and offer referrals to external providers when necessary. 

• Enter data in electronic medical record and other databases as needed.

• Assist in organizing the front desk receptionist: scheduling, referrals, and patient representative function.

• Assist the practice management faculty and staff in coordinating and executing complex and confidential office projects by using independent judgment.

Work Location:

Onsite– this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Tim