Pays $50K - $60KHealthcare Admin market median is ~$58k (39 jobs)

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Newport Mental Health
Middletown, Rhode Island

Behavioral Health Benefits Coordinator

Behavioral HealthFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago

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

Medicaid Application ProcessingInsurance EligibilityCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyFinancial Documentation ReviewInterpersonal CommunicationTime ManagementCustomer ServiceRegulatory ComplianceBilingual CommunicationOutreachBenefit Coordination

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 ANALYSIS

This 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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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Newport Mental Health

Mental Health Care
Middletown, Rhode Island
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

3 weeks PTO
Up to 11 paid holidays
1 paid Flex Holiday
Separate paid personal days
Separate paid sick time
$3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
Medical insurance
Dental insurance