Patient Navigator I

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Patient Navigator I

Department: All Sites

Reports To: As assigned by Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Full Time Patient Navigator/Housing Navigator for Justice involved adult re-entry program. Patient/Housing Navigator will provide service to the homeless/at risk of homelessness justice involved population and will provide connections to direct services; care coordination and housing navigation; coaching and social support; education about the health and social service system; advocacy; outreach; assessment; and capacity building. Additionally, candidate will serve as liaison and cultural mediator, continuously educating members of the health and social service system about community strengths and needs, and may participate in research and evaluation about the program.

HOURS:

8 per Day / 5 Days per Week

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Navigation

1. Conduct initial navigation screening on the phone or in person with the objective to help determining the need and services of each individual, and respond to referral sources from organizations to include county agencies, hospitals, medical groups, health centers, mental health and substance use treatment providers and others.

1. Provide enhanced patient navigation services to identify and link eligible participants to project services

1. Participate in outreach efforts at community sites and in-reach at TTC service site.

1. Maintain accurate and timely information in the Access Log to document all contact and navigation encounters with individuals or referral sources.

• Scheduling

1. Receive warm transfers from navigators and schedule patients for intake via the Electronic Health Record (e.g., Avatar Scheduling Calendar for behavioral health)

1. Maintain accurate and timely notes to document all attempts at scheduling and encounters with the individual and referral sources in the Access Log and follow up with pending Scheduling Assignments in the Access Log to ensure all scheduled appointments and linkages are completed.

• General

1. Provide excellent customer service, and timely response times during scheduled call center shift.

1. Provide weekly reports of new individuals enrolled in navigation services to the immediate supervisor.

1. Provide advocacy as needed to help address issues and barriers between patient and service providers.

1. Maintain a database of patients served and outcome data for reporting purposes.

1. Attend agency and community meetings as directed by supervisor.

1. Execute additional tasks, projects and responsibilities as assigned
2. Facilitate Anger management group

MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS:

• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Passion and desire to work with individuals/families.
• Demonstrate a non-judgmental attitude and positive regard for families impacted by lack of access to health services.
• Experience providing field-based services.
• Strong people skills and ability to work with people of various ages, racial, ethnic, cultural, educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Organized, detail oriented and creative problem-solving.
• Proficient in computer skills and use of Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must have valid driver’s license

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma or Ged

1. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

SETTING:

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT:

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.