Care Navigator

Charlie Health•Eugene, OR

9d•$45,000 - $52,500

About The Position

We are a startup with a big vision and your role will be essential to our success. You'll be granted an unparalleled level of responsibility, as your efforts will literally define how many kids we are able to treat. You'll work hand-in-hand with our team to facilitate admission for hundreds of at-risk youth. You'll obsess (in a healthy way) over ensuring that every possible patient and family member feel taken care of by Charlie Health’s admissions team. This position is highly interactive and serves as a critical part of aiding our patients, as you will be their first introduction to Charlie Health. The admissions team ensures that all admissions processes are completed within the designated time and documentation is professionally presented. Our team is composed of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing life-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to increase access to mental health care that will impact millions of lives in a profound way. As a pivotal member of our startup, your role is integral to our vision. Your responsibilities are not just operational but directly tied to our core mission - increasing the number of young people we can treat. You'll be responsible for meeting and exceeding specific admission quotas, actively driving our patient outreach and acquisition efforts. This role requires a proactive approach to engaging potential patients and families, ensuring a seamless admissions process, and adhering to strict timelines and documentation standards. Your performance will be measured against key KPIs, including admission rates, patient satisfaction scores, and time-to-admission metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, communications, psychology, social work, or related field
1-2 years of relevant work experience (e.g., experience in healthcare, preferably in customer / patient-facing roles such as case management, discharge planning, referral relations, admissions, or outreach)
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and listening skills
Metrics- and results-oriented mindset, with experience working against concrete targets
Met or exceeded KPIs in previous roles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Extreme organization and attention to detail
Work authorized in the United States and native or bilingual English proficiency
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly
Proficient in Salesforce and Google Suite/MS Office
Must be based in Eugene, Oregon, or within a commutable distance

Responsibilities

Ensure a supportive, positive experience for clients and referral sources / external providers
Work directly with clients, families, and referral sources to understand their needs and preferences
Make accurate and timely outbound referrals for who are not admitted to Charlie Health
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders at Charlie Health (e.g., clinical team, admissions team) as needed to fulfill job responsibilities
Document all client and referral source interactions in the electronic record system
Work closely with the Clinical Outreach and Partnerships teams to build a deep understanding of referral sources and the services they provide
Function as a liaison between Charlie Health and partners to ensure all ongoing needs are met and the client experience remains at the center
Adhere to stated policies and procedures and achieve performance metrics goals