Mindify Wellness And Care·Newark, New Jersey
The role involves providing clinical support and care coordination for older adults at adult day care centers. Responsibilities include patient advocacy, community outreach, and providing Spanish-English interpretation to facilitate behavioral health services.
Mindify Wellness and Care is seeking an outgoing, compassionate, and bilingual Medical Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator to help expand access to behavioral health services throughout New Jersey.
This unique role combines clinical support, patient advocacy, community outreach, and care coordination.
You'll work directly with older adults, caregivers, providers, and adult day care center staff to help individuals understand, access, and stay connected to behavioral health services.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, traveling to different locations, educating communities, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Why Join Mindify?
Competitive hourly compensation of $25–$30 per hour.
Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel between multiple locations.
Consistent weekday daytime schedule.
Opportunity to work directly with older adults and underserved communities.
Variety in your day instead of working from a single office location.
Meaningful work helping individuals access psychiatric and behavioral health services.
Supportive and mission-driven team environment.
Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding behavioral health organization.
Schedule & Work Environment Part-time position, up to 30 hours per week.
Primarily weekday daytime hours- 8:30am-2:30pm.
Community-based role serving adult day care centers throughout New Jersey.
Travel between locations required.
Mileage reimbursement available for eligible travel between multiple centers visited on the same day.
What You'll Do Patient Advocacy & Community Engagement Build trusting relationships with adult day care participants, caregivers, and staff.
Educate individuals about available psychiatric, therapy, and behavioral health services.
Conduct educational presentations and wellness discussions.
Help patients understand treatment options and available resources.
Identify individuals who may benefit from behavioral health services and facilitate referrals.
Reduce barriers to care by helping patients navigate available services.
Care Coordination & Patient Support Coordinate appointments and support continuity of care.
Follow up with patients regarding appointments and treatment participation.
Serve as a liaison between patients, families, providers, and adult day care center staff.
Assist patients in accessing appropriate behavioral health resources and services.
Support patient engagement and long-term treatment participation.
Medical Assistant & Clinical Support Support psychiatric and therapy providers during onsite clinic visits.
Assist with patient intake and appointment preparation.
Obtain and document vital signs when appropriate.
Coordinate patient flow during provider visits.
Assist with patient registration and required documentation.
Support providers with administrative and clinical duties within scope of practice.
Ensure patient records and clinical documentation are complete and accurate.
Interpretation & Communication Support Provide Spanish-English interpretation for patients, families, and providers when needed.
Assist with communication during psychiatric and therapy appointments.
Help ensure patients receive culturally responsive and accessible care.
Relationship Management Develop strong working relationships with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Social Workers, Activities Coordinators, and other community partners.
Promote collaboration that supports improved patient care and service access.
Identify opportunities to expand access to behavioral health services within assigned locations.
Represent Mindify Wellness and Care professionally at all times.
Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions, referrals, outreach activities, and presentations.
Complete required reporting and documentation in a timely manner.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
Communicate regularly with leadership regarding outreach activities, patient engagement, and referral opportunities.
Ideal Candidate This position may be a great fit for someone who: Enjoys working directly with people and building meaningful relationships.
Is comfortable speaking with individuals, families, and groups.
Has Medical Assistant experience but wants a more community-focused role.
Enjoys working independently and traveling between locations.
Is passionate about helping older adults access healthcare services.
Thrives in a position that combines clinical support with patient advocacy and outreach.
Required Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, or equivalent). Fluent in both English and Spanish. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong public speaking and presentation abilities. Comfortable working with older adults and diverse populations. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Willingness to travel throughout New Jersey. Preferred Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, primary care, community health, senior services, or adult day care settings. Experience working with older adults. Experience in patient advocacy, care coordination, or healthcare navigation. Experience providing interpretation services in healthcare settings. Familiarity with behavioral health and psychiatric services. About Mindify Wellness and Care Mindify Wellness and Care is committed to expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services throughout New Jersey. We believe every individual deserves compassionate, accessible care, and we are dedicated to helping patients connect with the support and resources they need to improve their overall well-being. As we continue to grow, we are looking for team members who are passionate about making a difference in their communities while growing professionally within a supportive and mission-driven organization. Join Our Team If you're a bilingual Medical Assistant who enjoys helping people, building community relationships, and creating meaningful connections between patients and care providers, we'd love to hear from you. Join Mindify Wellness and Care and help improve access to behavioral health services for older adults throughout New Jersey.
Candidates must hold a Medical Assistant certification and be fluent in both English and Spanish. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for travel throughout New Jersey.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.
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