Optimizing Technician-Client Matching for Mental Health Services

Introduction: Enhancing Care Coordination for Autism Services

A leading mental health provider specializing in autism patient care sought to address serious inefficiencies in their technician-client assignment workflows. Manual mapping processes, reliant on human judgment and static scheduling tools, resulted in suboptimal technician utilization, long wait times, and reduced client satisfaction. Recognizing these operational hurdles, the provider partnered with JBS to implement a data-driven, AI-powered solution that optimized field service management and elevated the quality of care delivered.

Technician Scheduling Issues

Problem Statement: Manual Mapping Bottlenecks

⚠️ Complex Matching Criteria
Assigning technicians based on skills, availability, preferences, and client compatibility was an inefficient manual process.
📍 Geographic Inefficiencies
Drive times and technician proximity to clients were not considered systematically, increasing travel time and dormancy.
📅 Scheduling Blind Spots
There was no mechanism to recommend the best-fit client for an available technician, often leaving skilled staff idle while clients waited.

These inefficiencies hindered care delivery, increased costs, and limited scalability.

Impact Section

Impact: Lower Utilization & Reduced Satisfaction

The challenges manifested in:

Technician Utilization
15%+ Technician Dormancy
Valuable clinician hours were underutilized due to scheduling mismatches.
Customer Satisfaction
Lower Customer Satisfaction
Clients experienced delayed service, impacting trust and retention.
Operational Bottlenecks
Administrative Burden
High manual overhead in scheduling consumed back-office resources.
Solution Section

Solution: Predictive, Location-Aware Assignment Engine

JBS developed a predictive analytics-driven system leveraging location-based services and real-time data for technician assignment:

Haversine Distance
Haversine Distance for Proximity:
Used the Haversine formula to calculate technician-client distances and prioritize nearby resources.
Google Maps API
Google Maps API for Dynamic Scheduling:
Incorporated live travel estimates and historical schedule data for dynamic, geography-aware scheduling.
AI Recommendation Engine
AI-Driven Recommendations:
Delivered real-time, optimal technician-client match suggestions to Field Service Managers (FSMs).
Business Benefits Section

Business Benefits: Operational Transformation

Tech Dormancy Reduction
25% Boost in Technician Utilization:
Improved alignment between demand and technician availability.
Customer Satisfaction
20% Increase in Customer Satisfaction:
Reduced wait times and better-matched technician visits.
Technician Utilization
Lower Operational Overhead:
Automation decreased time spent on scheduling.
Operational Efficiency
Scalable Framework:
The AI-powered model supports growth without increasing staffing complexity.
Technology Stack

Technology Stack

BI Tools
Python
Data Services
SQL
UI/UX
Azure
BI Tools
Power BI
UI/UX
Google Maps API
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