University of California Irvine

MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST


Updated: Sep 23, 2020
Location: UC Irvine Campus
Job Type:
Department: STUDENT HEALTH

Job Opening ID: 10042

Reports To: Chief of Psychiatry

Working Title: Mental Health Administrative Specialist

Department: Student Health

Bargaining Unit: 99

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 007646

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F

Employee Class: Career

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Psychiatry, the Mental Health Administrative Specialist is responsible for coordinating patient services, particularly in complex cases, to support the treatment process for patients under psychiatric care at the Student Health Center. This requires comprehensive professional knowledge about efficient office skills, and outstanding interpersonal effectiveness with appropriate boundaries.

As part of a psychiatric and general medical multidisciplinary team and the general administrative support staff, the Mental Health Administrative Specialist will provide timely coordination of quality health care services to meet the individual patient's specific health care needs in a cost effective manner. The Mental Health Administrative Specialist acts as a collaborative team member with Psychiatric staff, Front and Back Office staff, nursing, other physicians and other building units in coordinating patient needs in the continuum of care. The position may also serve other patients of the Student Health Center in care coordination.

Compensation Range:

Hourly: $21.54 - $29.29

Department Website:

http://shc.uci.edu

Required:

BA/BS with a minimum of one (1) year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

One year of professional experience in busy medical or health professional administrative office.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with appropriate professional boundaries.

Understanding of transitional-aged youth.

Understanding of psychiatry service, health care delivery and sensitivity about treatment stigma.

High level efficient practice and knowledge about office software, including all Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Access).

Responsible work-ethic, with attention to detail and independent motivation.

Timely, accurate documentation and efficient organizational skills.

Ability to manage, "difficult customers" by phone and in a face-to-face setting.

Ability to multitask, following through on multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred:

Medical Assistant Certification, Licensed Vocational Nurse Licensure, Psychiatric Technician, or Masters in Social Work/ Psychology.

Two (2) years of experience in a medical office or university unit regarding health care of student affairs.

General knowledge about CPT, ICD 9/10, DCM IV, and DSM V.

Efficient advanced computer skills.

Special Conditions:

Although this position's schedule is M-F and during traditional work hours, weekends or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects or busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check, verification and continued monitoring of licensure as it applies to the position, and successful completion of our background review or credentialing process, as appropriate to the position. The employee must comply with OSHA, CA/OSHA, and CDC recommendations and requirements regarding vaccination and testing of healthcare employees. This includes, but may not be limited to; current hepatitis B immunizations, annual flu vaccinations, and annual tuberculosis screening. At the discretion of Student Health Center, the employee may be offered an option to sign a declination acknowledgement in lieu of receiving an annual flu vaccination. Per the UC Ethics Briefing, the employee is responsible for reporting any and all potential conflicts of interest to their supervisor in a timely manner. Employment at the Student Health Center is subject to all UC and UCI Student Health Center policies and procedures.

Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.


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