Care Navigator - Hybrid

Blackbird Health•Lower Merion Township, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey—and we’re growing into new markets in 2026. At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you’re passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact. Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!

Requirements

Passion for providing high-quality, human-centered service.
Ability to build rapport and ensure others feel supported and understood.
Proactive and resourceful, able to anticipate needs and solve complex issues.
Meticulous approach to administrative tasks from scheduling and documentation to tracking and managing communications.
Proficient with technology and able to quickly learn new platforms like our EHR and scheduling tools.
Comfortable navigating phone systems, text messaging, and email to provide transparent and timely communication.
Ability to thrive in a team environment and work independently.
Ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

Be the main point of contact for established patients, fielding inbound calls, messages, and emails with exceptional responsiveness, empathy, and professionalism.
Answer questions, track down information, and ensure families feel heard and supported with transparency and follow-up.
Guide patients and families through our care model, including scheduling and confirming appointments (both initial evaluations and ongoing therapy/medication checks).
Manage a specific group of providers, becoming familiar with their practices to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately and receive timely access to care.
Own the critical administrative tasks that make care possible such as managing provider orders, screenings, and scheduling.
Adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards, including HIPAA regulations and complex family consent laws, to ensure all sensitive information is handled securely and ethically.