School Based BH-Patient Navigator

Hawai'i Island Community Health Center • Kailua, HI

9d • $24 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? Do you have a knack for navigating complex systems and connecting people with the resources they need? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! As a School-Based Behavioral Health Patient Navigator (BH-PN) at Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center (HICHC), you'll play a crucial role in assessing students' needs, developing service plans, and collaborating with community resources to ensure students receive the best care possible.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant human services field plus at least one year of experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.
• Previous experience working in a team environment and knowledge of the Hawaiʻi Island community.
• Eligibility for future licensure in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Strong social skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership qualities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform other physical tasks.

Nice To Haves

• A team player with high integrity.
• Courteous, friendly, and able to work well with diverse groups.
• Sympathetic and compassionate to students' issues.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Screening new service requests and ensuring students are served according to their individual needs.
• Working directly with students to reduce barriers and address social determinants of health (SDOH).
• Educating students on SDOH and helping them navigate various systems.
• Developing treatment/service plans and establishing alliances with students.
• Providing ongoing support and case management to help students achieve their goals.
• Participating in specialized support services like Education and Wellness groups.
• Collaborating with school staff to integrate health education and social-emotional wellness programming.
• Engaging in interagency planning and service coordination to improve service continuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level