Community Navigator (Justice/Behavioral Health)

Gosnold•Centerville, MA

16d

About The Position

Gosnold, Inc. has been a nationally accredited non-profit leader in the prevention, treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders for over 50 years. We offer a full, end-to-end continuum of care offering a wide range of treatment options. Highly regarded for innovation, we offer a comprehensive patient centered continuum of care tailored to fit the needs of each individual. Gosnold welcomes like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission to support people and families affected by these disorders, and to promote lasting recovery. The BH-JI Navigator must have basic knowledge of mental health and addiction recovery processes, services, and resources. Basic knowledge of the criminal justice/probation/parole system is beneficial. This role requires knowledge of and experience with community resources and referral systems and/or the ability to work in collaboration with community-based providers and agencies with exceptional customer service. The BH-JI Navigator must be able to multi-task, manage caseload of approximately 10-15 patients, and track multiple required tasks using CRM software system.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, nursing or related discipline preferred. Two (2) years of experience in an addiction program may be substituted for the academic requirements.
Experience: Two (2) years of either professional or lived experience in mental health and addiction.
Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, self-directed, and proficient with web-based electronic health records. Must feel comfortable engaging with individuals involved in the justice system and going into various Houses of Correction.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid clean Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient interviews, complete basic assessments, and engage patients into treatment and continuing care planning. Some interviews and assessments will take place in Houses of Correction.
Conduct case management service plans.
Some psychoeducation groups may be conducted within Barnstable County House of Correction or the Duke’s County House of Correction.
Prepare care plans in collaboration with patients and their identified supports.
Establish connections and utilize community resources to help patients develop effective recovery support systems.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and utilization practices with ability to develop and manage systems to comply with industry standards.
If indicated and directed, accompany (including transporting) patients to community resources and other services as dictated by their service plans.
Work with patients to develop transportation and other resources to facilitate self-management of care and services.
Participate in staff supervision and in-service training programs.
Participate in team meetings to review patient progress.
Communicate regularly with referral sources, advocacy groups, community resources, Sherriff’s Departments, Probation, Parole, and Houses of Correction.
Maintain patient records in compliance with existing Gosnold standards.
Must be able to work well on a multidisciplinary team.
Able to fulfill outreach functions with own transportation.
Perform all other duties as assigned.