Behavioral Health Administrative Coordinator

Dignity Health • Henderson, NV • 1d ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Behavioral Health Administrative Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring patients and their families feel supported and informed throughout their clinic experience. You will collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate the delivery of impactful and comprehensive treatment plans for our patients.

Every day you will cultivate trust through dedicated advocacy, unwavering support, and comprehensive education for your patients and their families. Your empathy and patience will be the cornerstone of your success as you guide individuals through particularly vulnerable periods in their lives.

To be successful in this role, you must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with patients and their families. This foundation will be crucial for creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood.

Essentional job functions:

Prepare, review, and submit Legal 2000 (emergency admission) paperwork in accordance with Nevada law

Ensure all documentation meets statutory requirements and strict court timelines

File petitions for involuntary court-ordered admissions and coordinate with the appropriate court jurisdiction\

Track deadlines for: 72-hour evaluation periods; Court hearings; Status changes (release, conversion to voluntary, or extended hold)

Act as liaison between: Physicians and clinical staff; Court personnel and clerks; Public defenders, district attorneys, and legal representatives

Provide administrative support.

Assist leadership with reports related to mental health holds and legal outcomes

Support onboarding and training documentation for staff related to L2K processes including answering phones, managing emails, and scheduling

Job Requirements

Minimum

High School Graduate or High School GED

Knowledge of court filing procedures and legal documentation

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple urgent deadlines

Exceptional attention to detail (legal accuracy is critical)

Understanding of medical and legal terminology.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Strong communication and coordination skills

High level of discretion and confidentiality

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive legal deadlines

Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and legal tracking systems.

Knowledge of Clark County court processes (if you're in the Las Vegas area)

Preferred

Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, legal or court systems strongly preferred

Familiarity with Nevada Legal 2000 (L2K) process highly desirable

Associates or Bachelors degree

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena - and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.

Pay Range

$24.88 - $35.14 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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