Community Health Worker - Field - OHIO
Core
Bridge between Aetna members with behavioral health conditions and the healthcare system through outreach, education, and home visits to improve health outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.
Role type
Field-based Community Health Worker (Behavioral Health)
Builds
Care plans, health/social management plans, and connections to community services for Aetna members.
Domain
Behavioral Health / Social Determinants of Health
Required skills
Home visitation, care plan adjustment, cultural/religious adaptation, medication adherence support, community resource navigation, application assistance, provider education, data entry (MS Office), travel management
Preferred skills
CANS Assessments, Juvenile Justice system experience, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Medicaid population experience, Electronic Health Records
Technologies
MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint), Electronic Health Records
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits to assist with care plans and identify behavioral health needs; Educate healthcare professionals on social determinants of health; Build relationships with members, providers, and case managers; Assist members in accessing community services and completing program applications; Support medication adherence and identify socio-economic barriers.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC