Mental Health Referral Specialist

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Responsible for handling incoming phone calls from individuals seeking mental health care. Process increased volume of mental health referrals. Provide customer service by scheduling patients for timely mental health intake and follow up appointments.

Responsibilities

Accurately completes referrals to include ICD-9 and CPT codes, following established department protocols. Makes initial appointments directly into CMIS; gives appointment cancelation information.Actively tracks follow-up and referral pool(s); schedules patient services as required.Communicates to clinic staff status of pending referrals using CMIS updates and chart notes; indicates referral status changes as they occur.Enters required data, including basic insurance and screening information. Provides fee information for self-pay patients.Follows established protocols for patients who indicate they are in crisis.Makes assigned reminder calls.Schedules interpreter services as required.Submits accurate and timely data about referrals and appointments by site.Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1 year of experience in an ambulatory care setting required.High school diploma or GED equivalent required.Successful completion of a Medical terminology course preferred.Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.

Rewards

Job type: Regular Full-timeCompetitive Salary with Excellent BenefitsRetirement Plan with Employer MatchPaid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life InsuranceEmployee Discounts and Wellness Programs

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

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If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)