Employment

With our growing team of therapists, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is looking for a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented person to fill the brand-new role of Behavioral Health Care Coordinator.

The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator is responsible for supporting individuals with behavioral health needs by providing care coordination, resource navigation, and scheduling assistance. This role ensures timely access to services by managing provider schedules, coordinating client appointments, and assisting with patient follow-ups. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess client needs and provide education about service options.
• Coordinate behavioral health services, including referrals to therapists, psychiatrists, and community resources.
• Monitor client progress and provide follow-up support to ensure continuity of care.
• Advocate for clients by addressing barriers to care, such as transportation, financial concerns, childcare, food insecurity, and access to treatment.
• Educate clients and families on behavioral health conditions, coping strategies, and available resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case notes in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and training sessions to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
• Manage provider schedules and appointment availability to optimize efficiency.
• Schedule client appointments, follow-ups, and behavioral health services based on provider availability.
• Ensure scheduling templates are updated and aligned with provider preferences and clinic operations.
• Communicate appointment confirmations, reminders, and changes to clients and providers.
• Coordinate rescheduling and cancellations while maintaining continuity of care.
• Collaborate with administrative and clinical teams to improve scheduling processes.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience managing projects or teams
• Previous work experience in customer service or another related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in behavioral health, care coordination, or case management preferred.
• Previous experience in scheduling, medical office administration, or healthcare operations is a plus.

Salary: Commensurate with educational background and experience, starting at $21.00/hour

Benefits: We offer a generous benefit package including: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account, 23 days of PTO, Paid Holidays off and Floating Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit, Employee Assistance Program, among others.

 

 

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is looking for a caring, supportive, and knowledgeable registered nurse to take over the role of MCH/Family Health Nurse.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s (SMC) Maternal Child Health / Family Health Nurse is an essential member of an integrated team that provides care to prenatal and postpartum mothers, families, and children in our service area. The Maternal Child Health / Family Health Nurse provides care coordination to pregnant families, coordinates the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, coordinates the Family Home Visiting program, and provides other services such as lactation support and childbirth education. The work of this role makes a difference in families’ lives, supporting families in providing healthy environments for their infants. Strong communication and organizational skills are integral to this role.

Responsibilities are as follows:

• Coordinates Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program for Cook County, including reporting, direct participant service provision, and oversight of part-time WIC CPA and WIC Breastfeeding Peer Support staff
• Provides Care Coordination for Pregnant Women as part of SMC’s integrated care team, including providing prenatal education and lactation support as needed
• Coordinates Cook County’s Family Home Visiting Program, including direct service provision as well as reporting
• Maintains strong rapport with SMC Primary Care Providers and other members of SMC’s care team, ensuring clear coordination of patient care via thorough documentation and consultation
• Supports local Childbirth Education efforts as needed
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings as assigned
• Other Family Health responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid Minnesota RN Nurse License
• PHN Certification preferred
• Program Management experience preferred
• Previous Maternal Child Health experience desirable
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Desire and ability to work as an integrated part of a care team

 

Salary: $33.00-$36.00 per hour, commensurate with educational background and experience

We offer a generous benefit package including: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account, 23 days of PTO, Paid Holidays off and Floating Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit, Employee Assistance Program, among others.