
Behavioral Health Scheduler
Job Description
Behavioral Health Scheduler
Department: Admissions/Scheduling
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Clinton - Community Drive. Building 1
Reporting To: Jeanette Chestnut
Compensation: $17.89 / hour
Description
Schedule: 40 Hours Weekly. In-office while training.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer high volume of incoming calls and assist clients with scheduling, rescheduling, and general inquiries
- Schedule appointments for multiple behavioral health providers across various locations
- Verify and update client information, including contact details and insurance
- Explain the Open Access process to clients seeking to begin services
- Accurately document call details and update the care team accordingly
- Coordinate interpreters when needed for scheduled appointments
- Follow up with clients who missed appointments to assist with rescheduling
- Manage Psychiatry Provider schedule changes, cancellations, and backfilling appointments
- Collaborate with front desk and department staff to ensure scheduling accuracy
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA compliance at all times
Education, Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• Experience with behavioral health scheduling preferred
• Experience with multi-line phone systems preferred
- Excel at communicating clearly and kindly, especially over the phone
- Stay calm and organized in a high-call-volume setting
- Are detail-oriented and confident working across multiple systems and screens
- Value teamwork and collaboration with clinical and administrative staff
- Take pride in delivering an excellent experience for every client
- Bring a positive, professional attitude and a commitment to helping others