Behavioral Health Medical Assistant

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Medical Assistant role is onsite in Harrisburg, PA, and is part-time. Compensation is $15–$18 per hour. The assistant supports Newton Psychiatric Clinic’s psychiatric and counseling services team. The role helps patients and providers through intake, triage, vital signs, appointment preparation, referrals, and patient education. It also supports case-management communication and shares relevant observations with the care team to help coordinate patient care in a supportive clinical setting.

What you'll do

• Assist with patient intake and triage
• obtain vital signs and prepare patients for appointments
• coordinate referrals and provide patient education
• support psychiatrists and behavioral health providers
• assist with case-management activities and patient-related communication
• observe and communicate relevant information to the care team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health medical assistant

medical assistant

psychiatric services

counseling support

patient intake

triage

vital signs

care coordination

harrisburg pa

newton psychiatric clinic

part-time

$15–$18/hr

friday shift

every-other-monday shift

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Fixed schedule: one 10-hour shift every Friday and one 10-hour shift every other Monday during clinic operating hours; no additional hours are available.

About the employer

Newton Psychiatric Clinic, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists. Sector: 62.