Pay $20.00 - $22.00 an hour

The Behavioral Health Navigator (BHN) works within the Community Health and Behavioral Services (CHBS) program and is responsible for assessing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs of individuals presenting to CHBS.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct and schedule assessments and evaluate needs for adults and children.
• Address needs and barriers to treatment identified in the assessment process.
• Address SDOH needs to promote the best possible outcomes for individuals served.
• Provide crisis support, in collaboration with the CHBS clinical team and Crisis Triage Workers.
• Provide rapid intensive intervention to homeless individuals with a suspected or documented mental illness/substance use problem. 
• Support individuals with the development of coping skills and identification of resources to reduce future stressors.
• Develop and maintain an effective communication network with clients, staff, community agencies, and other agency departments.
• Provide information and referrals and facilitates linkage or individuals to appropriate services.
• Provide advocacy, counseling and support to individuals as needed.
• Complete all required documentation according to program regulations.
• Participate in agency or community activities as part of the treatment team. 
• Engage in outreach efforts to promote awareness of Community Health and Behavioral Services. 
• Attend appointments with individual to ensure engagement with service.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, LPN or related field.
• 1-2 years of case management related experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Benefits 

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave) 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus $1,500!

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org 

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