StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is the state designated Local Authority for mental health and intellectual disabilities for Lubbock, Lynn, Hockley, Cochran and Crosby Counties and the Local Authority for substance use disorders for 41 counties in the West Texas region. StarCare is also a Texas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and provides adult inpatient psychiatric services at Sunrise Canyon Hospital. StarCare proudly supports veterans via VetStar, aging citizens via the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) delivered by Silver Star, and much more! StarCare’s mission is to provide access to a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of our community. StarCare has been providing HOPE & HEALTH to our community since 1967.

StarCare is in search of a highly organized Behavioral Health Administrative Assistant to support the Behavioral Health Division leadership team.

The Behavioral Health Administrative Assistant will report to the Chief of Behavioral Health Operations and will perform a range of clerical and administrative duties to support the Behavioral Health Division.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide assistance and support to the Behavioral Health Leadership team, including monitoring and tracking of assigned tasks;
• Coordinate group registrations and travel arrangements;
• Assist the Outpatient Clinic by scheduling follow up appointments and data tracking;
• Prepare correspondence and reports;
• Coordinate departmental meetings;
• Assist and support the billing and fiscal functions;
• Maintain petty cash checking account and petty cash fund;
• Process payroll for assigned EOU and SRC security personnel;
• Provide financial liaisons functions;
• Communicate information with supervisor and other staff;
• Assist supervisor and other Agency staff with special assignments or projects.
• Maintain computerized collection and tracking of relevant data; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Incentive Program

Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

This position ensures all activities support the vision, mission and values of StarCare Specialty Health System.

Required: Graduation from High School or equivalent with two (2) years of full-time paid related work experience (or other intensive support service area).

• Knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment (phone, fax, copier, pager, etc.) and computer with Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Windows, Excel) is required.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong problem solving skills, computer skills, and be able to multi-task.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and strive to cultivate and support a harmonious and positive work environment.
• Must possess a current Texas driver's license, liability insurance and be insurable under the organization's insurance plan.
• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.

EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Posted: 5/11/2023