What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Navigator position at COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE?
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Description
Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
What are we looking for in a Care Navigator?
Care Navigators work within our Hub & Spoke team to help clients and providers coordinate substance use treatment with other community services. The Hub & Spoke model is a network of community providers that work together to provide integrated care for individuals receiving medicated assisted treatment for opioid use disorders. This integrated approach assists clients with multiple facets of their recovery, regardless of which service provider forms the initial connection. The Care Navigators provide case management for clients to assist with accessing primary care, employment services, transportation, housing, and other resources. This position will be based in our Ellensburg office and will serve clients throughout Kittitas County, so regular local travel is expected. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday day shift.
Care Navigator duties may include:
- collaborating with the client to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that includes each of the services being utilized
- coordinating treatment & supportive services between providers within the Hub & Spoke network to most effectively serve clients
- assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
- monitoring clients’ progress with symptoms and response to medications
- advocating for clients to attain services and benefits to further recovery goals
- thoroughly completing all documentation in a timely, client-centered manner
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
- Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
- Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development
- A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
- Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
- Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable
Innovative Program & Services
- A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
- Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
- Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
- Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
- Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
- Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
- Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services
- Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
- Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
- Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.
Salary : $24 - $30