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Behavioral Health Benefits Coordinator
About the Role
Help clients access benefits. $50K-$60K. 3 weeks PTO. 11 holidays. Bilingual bonus. Make a difference.
Join Newport Mental Health as a Behavioral Health Benefits Coordinator in Middletown, Rhode Island. Behavioral Health Benefits Coordinator Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.
Key Responsibilities
- This position will ensure that individuals who may be eligible for state, federal and local benefits are supported in the process of accessing and making application for benefits.
- Review each application to confirm that the financial statements and other personal information are accurate.
- Assist with SNAP applications.
- Ensure timely submission of Medicaid or Charity application based off program guidelines.
Requirements
- WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU….
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in public health, health education or related field and/or minimum of two years of benefits and insurance experience preferred.
- Knowledge of public and private benefits and state resources.
- Knowledge of federal/state laws, accreditation and regulatory standards governing confidentiality of health care record.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $50K - $60K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Work with Newport Mental Health in Middletown, Rhode Island.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — healthcare professional Career Context
In Rhode Island, Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$92k across 17 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (2,524 listings).
Rhode Island's cost-of-living index is 120.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state — Rhode Island ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Benefits Coordinator at Newport Mental Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Healthcare Admin roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 39 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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