Behavioral Health Intake & Referral Coordinator (Contract)

FIDELIA COUNSELING SERVICES INC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Woburn, Massachusetts

Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Manage the intake lifecycle and referral operations, serving as the primary contact for families and providers. Coordinate waitlist outreach and collaborate with management to facilitate provider matching and insurance authorizations.

Qualifications

You have experience in behavioral health administration, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. You are proficient with EHR/EMR software and Microsoft Office Suite, and possess strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EHR

EMR

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Spreadsheets

CBHI

CBHC

insurance verification

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule

Role Overview
Fidelia Counseling Services is seeking a professional, highly organized Independent Contractor to manage our intake and referral operations. You will be the primary point of contact for families and providers, ensuring every referral is handled with efficiency and empathy. This role requires a deep understanding of the Massachusetts behavioral health landscape and a commitment to maintaining a professional virtual and community presence.Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)
  • Structured Referral Entry: Manage the intake lifecycle by completing an online referral facesheet for every new lead prior to entering data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Waitlist Advocacy: Proactively manage the agency waitlist through bi-weekly outreach. You must be able to calmly de-escalate or diffuse issues with families who may be frustrated by wait times, ensuring they always feel respected and heard.
  • Clinical & Ops Collaboration: Answer directly to Management (Operations) to facilitate smooth provider matching and insurance authorizations.
  • Technical Documentation: Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Spreadsheets to verify clients' insurance, maintain accurate, organized, and HIPAA-compliant digital files.
  • Knowledge Base: Apply your knowledge of CBHI, CBHC, and insurance verification to ensure referrals are processed correctly and families are eligible for services.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Professionalism & Values: Must follow a professional dress code and demonstrate high efficiency. You must be respectful and empathetic to our clients' requests, aligning with our values and culturally sensitive values.
  • Technical Skills: Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Spreadsheets) and prior experience with EHR/EMR software.
  • Language Skills: English, bilingual ( Spanish or Portuguese is preferred)
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field (preferred). 1-2 years of experience in behavioral health administration.
  • Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Why Join Us as a Contractor?
  • Growth Potential: Start with part-time contract hours with the possibility of transitioning to a W-2 Full-Time role as the agency expands
Position Details
  • Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099 with at least a year commitment)
  • Pay: Competitive hourly rate ($23–$30/hour) based on experience.
How to Apply
  • Email: info@fideliacservices.com
  • Website: fideliacservices.com
  • Call: 781-716-4149
  • Fax: 781-716-4148

FIDELIA COUNSELING SERVICES INC

Fidelia Counseling Services is a DPH licensed outpatient behavioral health clinic that provides, home, school; program and office based clinically and culturally competent counseling services to the community of Wakefield and its surrounding towns. FCS's purpose is to provide mental health and substance abuse counseling services to everyone in the community, with respect to culture, sex, race, gender, religion, sexual/identity preference. FCS provides a continuum of mental health services that emphasizes family centered care, strength -based practice, increased accessibility, out-come assessment, culturally competent are, and community- based partnership. This continuum is illustrated in FCS's current focus with families we partner with enhancing what is already successful (strength-based) in their lives. FCS also focuses on family centered values and practices by joining with families in the process of developing and enhancing stronger communication and relationships. This also making connections within their immediate community at large communities to help have the capacity to continue to grow and establish on- going resources to a high-quality life when FCS's involvement has ended.
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