Department Coordinator - Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$19.28-$28.92/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Building Location
Building E - Essentia Health - Duluth
Department: 2901200 PSYCHIATRY - EH DC
Job Description
Performs complex, diverse, and confidential administrative support duties for the behavioral health department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, coordinating of services such as psychotherapy and psychological evaluation and transfers between services. Frequently contacts patients to coordinate scheduling of the correct service. Completes special projects as assigned. Provides other support to staff within the department as requested.
Education Qualifications
1 year office experience.
Proficient and comprehensive skills in personal computer software systems and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
- You might be a good fit if you...
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Are good at problem solving and multitasking.
- Have prior experience in a customer service role.
- Are interested in Behavioral Health and Psychology.
- Are organized, detail oriented, and work well both independently and in a team setting
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. No weekend or holiday requirements.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
FTE
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
8:00am
Shift End Time
4:30pm
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$19.28 - $28.92
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Key Responsibilities
Provides complex, confidential administrative support to the behavioral health department, including coordinating psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, and transfers between services. Contacts patients to schedule appropriate services, completes special projects, and supports department staff as needed.
Requirements
Requires at least one year of office experience and comprehensive proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Strong communication, problem-solving, multitasking, customer service, organizational, and teamwork skills are also sought.
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 153 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$51k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index153 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Department Coordinator - Behavioral Health at Essentia Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Healthcare Administration healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
