The Baker Center for Children and Families · 2 weeks ago
Program Assistant, Neuropsychology
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.23/hr - $19.23/hr
1+ years expThe Baker Center for Children and Families promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy. The Program Assistant will provide a wide range of support services to the Director of Assessment Services and clinic leadership, as well as staff clinicians and trainees, focusing on neuropsychological services at CET.
EducationHealth CareMental Health
Responsibilities
Coordinate the intake process for families by conducting in-depth clinical phone interviews with caregivers, coordinating with providers regarding client referrals, answering clinic questions, managing assessment scheduling, and maintaining client waitlists
Participate in weekly supervision, assessment seminar, evidence-based practice meetings and weekly neuropsychology meetings. Participation in neuropsychology didactics is also available
Support clinical staff by managing confidential documents and preparing supplies and equipment for assessments and testing sessions
Assist with office management services such as: checking in clients, processing payments, and communicating with clients via phone and email
Support revenue cycle management
Coordinate with Directors of CET to maintain compliance with Department of Public Health standards
Produce and distribute meeting minutes
Assist in advertising and marketing efforts, such as creating, updating, and distributing brochures and other marketing materials
Support the Directors of CET in other administrative and operational support as needed
Administer, score, and interpret standardized assessments, including parent, teacher and self-forms
Verify insurance coverage, document cost estimates for families, and assist in obtaining and tracking prior authorizations
Schedule and track neuropsychological evaluations
Manage and update patient tracking and report tracking logs
Set up neuropsychological materials before, during and after assessments
Manage neuropsychological materials, including ordering, organizing and maintenance of materials
Score and input standardized assessment data, including creating tables/spreadsheets of test scores
Manage neuropsychological database
Assist in writing portions of diagnostic assessment reports and pediatrician letters
Assist with training of new hires
Other clinical support and project management as needed
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Psychology, or related field, from an accredited academic program
1-2 years of clinical experience with children
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills that allow for skillful interactions with caregivers, children, staff, undergraduate volunteers, and professionals from other fields
Strong project coordination skills
Ability to work and complete assignments independently
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be able to demonstrate discretion and independent judgement while collaborating with a team
Preferred
Experience with statistical analysis for quality improvement or evaluation purposes
Knowledge of mental health, education, child welfare, and/or juvenile justice systems
Benefits
Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
Dental and Vision options
50% discount on monthly MBTA passes
Immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment
Opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities
Company
The Baker Center for Children and Families
Promoting the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Franks
President and CEO
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