Patient Navigator

Position Summary

Navigators will respond to and schedule patients who contact Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) referrals from government and non-profit organizations to include county agencies, hospitals, medical groups, health centers, mental health and substance use treatment providers and others, and navigate patients to receive services at Tarzana Treatment Centers. Seeking a full-time employee as Patient Navigator to work as part of multidisciplinary team for the Enhanced Case Management, to respond to referral sources from government and non-profit organizations to include county agencies, hospitals, medical groups, health centers, mental health and substance use treatment providers and others. Duties include but are not limited to: provide enhanced patient navigation services to identify and link eligible participants to project services; Participate in outreach efforts at community sites and in-reach at TTC service site; provide follow-up as needed to engage potential participants or those who have fallen out of care. Outreach efforts will consist of in-person outings to participants homes, Primary Care Office, and or Hospitals.

Candidate will have at minimum two years working experience in Customer Service, Healthcare services, outreach, health promotion, Intake coordination, and/or similar or related fields. Candidate should have a strong working knowledge of substance use disorder and mental health treatment services, and Primary Care services. Candidates must have a willingness to participate in ongoing training in this field. Individual must be able to work efficiently independently and as part of a collaborative team. Excellent customer service, and organizational skills are a must. Valid California driver’s license and insurance required. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Salary Range

$25.75 - $29.50 per hour DOE

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities
  
  

Hours

8 per Day / 5 Days per Week

Summary Of Responsibilities

Position is responsible for completing preliminary screening to help determine level of care and services to support recovery efforts, as well to help individual access needed health and social support services. Position conducts on-site and/or field- based outreach, engagement, re-engagement and navigation services and scheduling.

Specific Duties

• Navigation
• Conduct initial navigation screening on the phone or in person with the objective to help determining the need and services of each individual, and respond to referral sources from organizations to include county agencies, hospitals, medical groups, health centers, mental health and substance use treatment providers and others.
• Provide enhanced patient navigation services to identify and link eligible participants to project services
• Participate in outreach efforts at community sites and in-reach at TTC service site.
• Maintain accurate and timely information in the Access Log to document all contact and navigation encounters with individuals or referral sources.
• Scheduling
• Receive warm transfers from navigators and schedule patients for intake via the Electronic Health Record (e.g., Avatar Scheduling Calendar for behavioral health)
• Maintain accurate and timely notes to document all attempts at scheduling and encounters with the individual and referral sources in the Access Log and follow up with pending Scheduling Assignments in the Access Log to ensure all scheduled appointments and linkages are completed.
• General
• Provide excellent customer service, and timely response times during scheduled call center shift.
• Provide weekly reports of new individuals enrolled in navigation services to the immediate supervisor.
• Provide advocacy as needed to help address issues and barriers between patient and service providers.
• Maintain a database of patients served and outcome data for reporting purposes.
• Attend agency and community meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Execute additional tasks, projects and responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Passion and desire to work with individuals/families.
• Demonstrate a non-judgmental attitude and positive regard for families impacted by lack of access to health services.
• Experience providing field-based services.
• Strong people skills and ability to work with people of various ages, racial, ethnic, cultural, educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Organized, detail oriented and creative problem-solving.
• Proficient in computer skills and use of Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must have valid CA driver’s license
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Ged
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  
  

Setting

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

Ada Requirement

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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