Behavioral Health Navigator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

ABOUT PEOPLEONE HEALTH :

PeopleOne Health is one of the fastest-growing providers of value-based primary care and has earned the best-in-class member satisfaction scores. We deliver exceptional healthcare that reduces costs and significantly improves health outcomes by focusing on preventive care, behavior change, and keeping people healthier. The key to our successful culture is living our motto : care for yourself; care for each other; care for our members.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Behavioral Health Navigator is an integral part of PeopleOne Health’s care team and works directly with clinicians, Social Workers, and external partners to address members’ mental, behavioral, and social needs. This role emphasizes screening, care coordination, education, and resource navigation to improve overall health outcomes and member well-being. The Behavioral Health Navigator serves as a key connector between the care team, community organizations, and members in their designated area.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

(Supervision means the position has responsibility for the employee life cycle : hiring / firing, assigning work, performance reviews, disciplinary action, providing direction, training, scheduling / approving time off, etc.)

This position provides supervision to others : No

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Support the social worker in addressing mental, behavioral, and social needs for the patient population within the area.
• Coordinate care for members for therapy, psychiatry, and mental health resources with external behavioral health services.
• Provide Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings, resources, and referrals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to align physical and behavioral health needs.
• Conduct community outreach and build partnerships with local organizations and support programs.
• Coordinate with local substance use treatment providers for member assessments and referrals.
• Provide behavioral health and wellness education for members and employees.
• Tracks completion of mental health screenings and documentation in the EHR.

Other Duties :

SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Requirements :

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS :

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EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

(The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.)