We are hiring!
Client: A compassionate and dynamic behavioral health organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our clients.
Position: As a Care Navigator, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating client services, ensuring engagement in treatment, and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources.
Key Responsibilities
Client Coordination & Engagement:
- Conduct initial screenings to assess eligibility and explain agency programs and services.
- Guide clients from referral to intake, ensuring a smooth transition into treatment.
- Maintain consistent communication with clients to address concerns and re-engage as needed.
Referral Management:
- Track client referrals and monitor statuses to ensure timely intake appointments.
- Communicate with referral agencies to provide updates and resolve barriers to engagement.
- Make external referrals to services not provided by the agency, such as medication management.
Administrative Tasks:
- Ensure accurate data entry in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepare and release medical records as needed, documenting all related activities.
- Monitor referral reports, follow up on outreach efforts, and document outcomes.
Support & Reporting:
- Assist intake staff by ensuring clients complete required forms.
- Develop and present weekly/monthly reports on referrals, admissions, and discharges.
- Collaborate with the Manager to improve policies, procedures, and systems.
Client Advocacy & Outreach:
- Address no-shows and cancellations by contacting clients 48 hours prior to appointments.
- Use tools like PHQ-9, GAD-7, and SDOH to complete client screening documents.
Skills & Competencies:
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Communication: Professional verbal and written communication skills to explain services and build positive relationships.
- Empathy & Advocacy: Active listening skills and cultural competence to support diverse populations.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with EHR systems like Clinic Tracker, along with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Problem Solving: Creativity and analytical skills to improve client engagement processes.
- Time Management: Ability to meet deadlines and balance short-term and ongoing responsibilities.
- Team Collaboration: Willingness to work closely with managers, clinicians, and referral agencies.
Qualifications
- Experience in behavioral health, social services, or healthcare preferred
- Familiarity with client screening tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, SDOH).
- Understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality regulations.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to promote agency programs.
- Seniority Level
- Associate
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Employment Type
- Full-time
- Job Functions
- Administrative
- Customer Service
Skills
- Medical Assisting
- Client Coordination
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Customer Engagement
- Technical Proficiency
- Written Communication
- Medical Records
- Client Services
- This is a full time role
- $5-$6/hr
- 100% Remote Work