Program Coordinator/Research Assistant - Specialized Jail Based Treatment Program (JBTP)

NaphCare is partnering with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office to hire a Program Coordinator/Research Assistant to join our THRIVE Jail Based Treatment Program (JBTP) that operates as a 30-bed adult specialized behavioral health unit at Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno, NV.

The Program Coordinator works closely with the THRIVE Program Director to fulfill administrative support and data coordination for the program. Duties include basic level Research Assistant roles including but not limited to data entry (e.g., in Excel, word, Smartsheet), tracking of patient participation and matriculation through the program, and basic database/excel operations. The Program Coordinator also serves as the lead facilitator responsible for logistical set-up of tele-health meetings for clinical purposes for patients throughout the facility. The ideal candidate has experience with data entry, working in a healthcare and/or correctional setting, and in working within a multidisciplinary team.

The Program Coordinator/Research Assistant will work with a team of mental health clinicians, psychiatric providers, a psychiatric nurse, discharge planner, and recreational therapist led and supported by a program director. Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

Responsible for THRIVE patient data entry data entry and reporting
• Manages the participation database (screening /entry /re-evals /discharge /participation)
• Facilitates/ sets-up patients' attendance at telehealth appointments throughout the facility
• Building patient electronic charts, inputting data/records (electronically)
• Completes administrative and tracking needs of the program

Position Requirements/Preferred Experience:

• Experience with data entry/manipulation in Microsoft Excel (or other program) required
• Strong computing and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and highly conscientious
• 1 year of experience as a Research Assistant or administrative support role highly preferred
• Experience working in health care, behavioral health, and/or correctional setting is preferred
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to janee.ivory@naphcare.com and I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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