CARE NAVIGATOR - Pine Street Family Health Center

CARE NAVIGATOR – Pine Street Family Health Center Apply for the CARE NAVIGATOR – Pine Street Family Health Center role at The Institute for Family Health . Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to assist patients in addressing personal and environmental difficulties that could negatively affect treatment adherence. Care Navigators will ensure the execution of service plans by accompanying patients to medical appointments, promoting healthy living, providing social support, health education literature, conducting home visits, and community outreach, as well as ensuring engagement and obtaining health home consents. Care Navigator will adhere to evidence-based guidelines. Care navigators will carry out pre-visit planning, provide case management to address patients’ individual needs as they pertain to treatment adherence, including but not limited to transportation to medical appointments and childcare. Requirements Education and Experience A Master’s degree in one of the qualifying fields and one (1) year of Experience; OR A Bachelor’s degree in one of the qualifying fields and two (2) years of Experience; OR A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and two (2) years of Experience; OR A Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field with either: three (3) years of Experience, or two (2) years of experience as a Health Home care manager serving the SMI or SED population. Experiences and/or Skills Required Knowledge of programs and Services Ability to write professional reports and correspondence Ability to work independently and as part of a team Knowledge of health care Ability to identify resources and utilize problem solving skills in order to meet patient’s individual needs Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Excellent computer skills required Bi‑lingual, Spanish preferred Licenses/Certifications Required Not applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Please visit for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr