MIH Community Health Care Worker
About The Position
Mercy Flights is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and adaptable Community Health Worker (CHW) to join their Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program. This program aims to bridge gaps in care, reduce barriers to services, and improve long-term health outcomes through proactive, patient-centered support. The MIH-CHW will work alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide outreach, post-hospital follow-up, patient education, crisis intervention, and care coordination in homes and community settings, redefining community-based care beyond traditional healthcare.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of one (1) year of healthcare and/or social services experience and/or education required
- Community Health Worker (CHW) certification required within one (1) year of hire
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License required
- CPR certification required
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in healthcare, human services, or related field preferred
- Experience in behavioral health, substance abuse recovery, or mental health services preferred
- Bilingual/Bicultural skills, particularly Spanish proficiency
- Experience with Mobile Integrated Healthcare or community health programs
- Knowledge of chronic disease management, preventative medicine, and community health resources
- Familiarity with behavioral health and crisis intervention support
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-home patient assessments and follow-up visits
- Assist with chronic disease management and preventative health education
- Support patients with care coordination, transportation, referrals, and access to community resources
- Respond to behavioral health concerns, psychiatric crises, and urgent patient needs with compassion and professionalism
- Provide support for patients navigating mental health or substance abuse recovery
- Coordinate with physicians, hospitals, nurse case managers, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care
- Perform home safety evaluations, basic vital checks, wound care, and socioeconomic assessments
- Educate patients and families on disease prevention, self-care, medication adherence, and chronic condition management
- Deliver care in non-traditional settings focused on long-term wellness and reducing unnecessary emergency utilization
- Maintain accurate electronic documentation and patient care records in compliance with state and federal requirements
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunities to work in cutting-edge Mobile Integrated Healthcare programs
- Ongoing education, certification, and career development opportunities
- Experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
