Patient Navigator Houston - Spring 2027

Link Health • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Link Health Patient Health Navigators help individuals and families navigate and enroll in government assistance programs, including HEAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Lifeline, and other state and federal benefits. The role supports efforts to address social determinants of health by combining social services, client support, data management, and knowledge of public assistance with a focus on health equity.

Link Health uses community-centered approaches that leverage data, technology, and partnerships to reduce barriers and connect underserved populations with benefits for needs such as affordable internet, food access, healthcare support, and housing resources. The position is part of the Spring 2027 cohort, running January 15 through May 15, 2027, with the option to extend into the next cohort. The posting describes a 16-week commitment with a minimum of 10 hours per week; it also states that navigators are asked to dedicate 10 hours per month. Time outside clinic requirements may include team huddles, networking, learning opportunities, and professional development workshops. Navigators may have opportunities to write and publish opinion pieces, conduct research, and present research at conferences. Outstanding navigators may receive a letter of recommendation.

Requirements

• Outgoing personality and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Positive, proactive, personable, goal-oriented team player.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Special interest in building power to dismantle social and economic oppression.
• Commitment to the Spring 2027 cohort; the posting gives a 16-week commitment with a minimum of 10 hours per week and also states 10 hours per month.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and enroll them in relevant benefit programs by gathering information about household circumstances, income, expenses, and eligibility factors through the Link Health platform.
• Refer patients to resources addressing immediate needs using the UniteUs platform.
• Support pop-up community events when possible.
• Participate in team huddles, networking, learning opportunities, and professional development workshops as applicable.

Benefits

• Opportunities to write and publish opinion pieces, conduct research, and present research at conferences.
• A letter of recommendation for outstanding Patient Health Navigators.
• Professional development workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed