Community Health Worker

Mass General Brigham•Lowell, MA

29d•$26 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary The Opportunity • Provides advanced health education, outreach, and care coordination services to individuals and families in the community. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. • Works closely with healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and support services to improve health outcomes. • Conducts in-depth assessments of patient needs, goals, and barriers to achieving good health outcomes. • Provides advanced health education and coaching to individuals and families to promote healthy behaviors and self-management of chronic conditions. • Collaborates with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans for patients with complex health needs. • Assists patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate services.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Public Health, Social Work or other related field of study required. Related experience can be accepted in lieu of degree.
2+ years of experience in community health outreach, health education, or related field required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various populations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management.

Nice To Haves

Community Health Worker (CHW) Massachusetts License preferred.
Experience with community-based work, patient home visits, SUD, homelessness and a complex patient population preferred.
Experience with Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), housing, food insecurity, transportation, utilities, employment, childcare assistance programs preferred.
Experience helping patients or clients apply for state/federal programs/benefits (i.e. SSDI, SSI, SNAP) and advocating for the patient with appeals preferred.
Knowledge of transportation resources (PT1) preferred.
Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides advanced health education, outreach, and care coordination services to individuals and families in the community. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors.
Works closely with healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and support services to improve health outcomes.
Conducts in-depth assessments of patient needs, goals, and barriers to achieving good health outcomes.
Provides advanced health education and coaching to individuals and families to promote healthy behaviors and self-management of chronic conditions.
Collaborates with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans for patients with complex health needs.
Assists patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate services.