What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator – Children’s and Foster Care Specialist position at Four County Mental Health Center?
Patient Navigator- Children’s & Foster Care Specialist – This position will provide care coordination to individuals and families experiencing problems related to behavioral health needs. This position is responsible for collecting, managing, and reporting required data related to CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic) required outcomes and measures. This requires both interpersonal and data management skills. The patient navigator assures that patients are connected with the right programs and services and seeks to close referral gaps that patients may encounter while receiving care in the CCBHC clinic. The patient navigator must be able to work collaboratively with clients, families, internal programs, external providers, and all aspects of the CCBHC network. The patient navigator must be an outcome focused individual that seeks to help clients have an effective and efficient experience while receiving care.
This position is focused on providing specialized care coordination to children and families involved in the foster care system and/or involved in school mental health services.
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in the human services field is required.
Hourly position: starting wage is $50,000.00/year – $24.04/hour.
Patient Navigator
Salary : $50,000