Patient Navigator

Patient Navigator

TEP-Health Employees

Temporary Employment

86201BR

Job Summary

Employment Duration : 6 months

Position Requirements : Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM . Occasional availability during evenings or weekends is required to support events and initiatives related to the BCH Trauma Program.

The Aftercare Coordinator serves as a dedicated Patient Navigator within UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland's Trauma Program, leading the implementation of a hub-and-spoke model to support children and families following traumatic brain injury (TBI).

This role bridges the gap between inpatient care and long-term recovery, guiding patients through post-acute services including neuro-recovery clinics, school reintegration, and community-based resources.

As a central point of contact, the Aftercare Coordinator ensures continuity of care and empowers families with education, advocacy, and resource navigation. The position also co-leads the hospital's Trauma Survivorship Program, with a specialized focus on TBI.

Key Responsibilities :

Patient Navigation & Family Support

• Serve as the primary liaison for families throughout the TBI recovery process.
• Provide emotional support, education, and tailored resource navigation.
• Facilitate care transitions between inpatient, outpatient, and community services.
• Support school reintegration and long-term adaptation to daily life post-TBI.

Program Development & Coordination

Project Management & Administrative Support

Education & Training

Quality Improvement & Community Engagement

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

006918 PAT NAVGTR CLIN 3

Job Category

Allied Health, Support Services, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

100%

Location

Oakland, CA

Campus

Benioff Children's Hospital

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours