Behavioral Health Navigator (20 hours, Days)
Core
Assess behavioral health needs of Emergency Department patients via confidential interviews and telemedicine to determine appropriate care and treatment plans.
Role type
Behavioral Health Navigator (Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor)
Builds
Interdisciplinary care plans and referrals for patients in behavioral health crisis
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, health literacy education, referral management
Preferred skills
Doctorate in Psychology or Social Work
Technologies
Telemedicine platforms, Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Responsibilities
Perform confidential interviews with patients to assess needs; confer with health professionals for treatment planning; document assessments and plans; provide education to clients and team members; identify high-risk patients; make referrals to community agencies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC