EHR Implementation Specialist

The Guidance Center
paid time off, paid holidays
United States, Kansas, Leavenworth
500 Limit Street (Show on map)
May 07, 2025
The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking an EHR Implementation Specialist to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. TGC is a Community Mental Health Center serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. Benefits The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team Medical, Dental, Vision KPERS Retirement System Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays Flexible Schedules Responsibilities The EHR Implementation Specialist supports the planning, deployment, and optimization of the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system for a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This role ensures that the EHR supports the clinic's integrated care model, aligns with CCBHC reporting requirements, and enhances clinical and operational workflows. The Specialist serves as a key liaison between staff and EHR vendors, providing training, configuration, and support across departments, including behavioral health, substance use services, case management, and primary care integration. The EHR Implementation Specialist will be the Subject Matter Expert in the following activities: Implementing EHR platforms and services Developing and maintaining KPI dashboards Controlling and documenting the EHR change management process Collaborating with vendors to select and integrate new technologies Integrating services into the enterprise (Active Directory, Cybersecurity software, etc.) Training TGC users and super-users in EHR use EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: Required: Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Information Technology, or a related field. EXPERIENCE: Required: 3+ years of experience implementing EHR systems and integrating supporting software in behavioral health settings, preferably within a CCBHC or integrated care organization. 2+ year of experience developing KPI dashboards in a health-focused organization. Preferred: Experience engineering and deploying a full EHR solution to a behavioral health-focused clinic. Familiarity with behavioral health-focused EHR platforms (e.g., MyAvatar, eClinicalWorks, or similar). Experience with federal grant reporting, quality metrics, and data collection for SAMHSA or HRSA-funded programs is a plus. Background in managing Information Technology and Helpdesk functions.