Behavioral Health Navigator

NorthSight Recovery•Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The Navigator plays a crucial role in facilitating access to important appointments and services for Clients. Working closely with the case manager, the Navigator provides transportation and logistical support, ensuring timely and safe travel to appointments and/or other services. This position serves the SDOH needs of the client, while fostering positive relationships and promoting a supportive environment. By addressing transportation barriers and coordinating care, the Navigator contributes to improved outcomes and enhances the overall quality or care provided.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or GED
Minimum 6 months of lived or work experience in the field of substance abuse treatment or behavioral health-related field
CPR/FA Certification.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Driver's License with no restrictions
Driving responsibilities include transporting clients to and from treatment appointments. For insurance compliance and safety standards, candidates with a history requiring SR-22 insurance will not be considered for driving roles.
Safety-Sensitive Position: This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position under applicable law. The Navigator role requires alertness and the ability to perform job duties safely and effectively at all times to protect the health and safety of clients, colleagues, and the community. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to policies and procedures related to maintaining a drug-free and safe workplace, including compliance with pre-employment and ongoing drug screening requirements.

Responsibilities

Review appointments for following shift, communicating with medical, case management and the Client.
Gather, print and review all necessary or related documents for upcoming appointments
Transportation of patient(s) to necessary appointments, government agencies, and medical or behavioral health facilities
Maintaining the schedule for reoccurring group appointments
Maintain community connections for efficient coordination of care
Communication and cooperation with police, probation officers, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other organizations as needed
Serve as a guide for the client and apply knowledge related to navigating the criminal justice system
Maintain communication with the care manager(s) and care coordination team for reliable transportation and task assignment. An expectation of the role is to check in with the team upon arrival to and prior to departure from the clinic.
Facilitate groups as needed
Document all Client interactions in the EMR in an accurate and timely manner
Other related duties as assigned by the leadership team.
Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required infrequently
This job may require being outside in extreme weather for limited periods of time
This job may have exposure to bodily fluids: PPE is provided by the company.
This type of work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping from brief periods of time to lengthy periods of time.
This position may require ascension and descension of one or more flights of stairs throughout the shift.
This job will require driving at various times of the day with multiple people in the vehicle.
This job may require personnel to work weekends or nights. This job may have the opportunity for overtime shifts.