What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Navigator - 239777 position at Medix™?
Medix is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Navigator for a non-profit organization in Aurora, Colorado.
Responsibilities:
- This position is responsible for the direct service and care coordination of enrolled participants of the program.
- Conduct psychosocial evaluations to assess substance use, mental health, and trauma-related needs.
- Provide individual counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery, harm reduction, and relapse prevention.
- Facilitate group education and support sessions to build recovery skills and foster peer support.
- Evaluate eligibility for community programs and coordinate client referrals to treatment and recovery support services.
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in compliance with HIPAA and agency policies.
- Educate and collaborate with care management teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Develop and maintain relationships with inpatient and outpatient treatment providers to improve access to care.
- Conduct data analysis and reporting on substance use trends, treatment effectiveness, and client outcomes.
- Deliver culturally responsive interventions that address the stages of change and encourage active participation in recovery.
- Identify risk management concerns and work with a supervisor to develop ethical and legal solutions.
- Participate in continuing education to stay updated on evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry in appropriate databases.
- Attend case staffing meetings with community partners, stakeholders, and the care team to discuss treatment progress and goals.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Requirements / Experience:
- Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
- LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC, or another relevant clinical licensure in good standing in the state of Colorado or registered as a licensure candidate.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in crisis interventions and evaluations working with individuals with complex mental concerns (preferred).
- Previous experience working with the re-entry population (preferred).
Schedule:
- Monday -Friday 8:00am-5:00 pm, rotating Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm
Pay range:
$60,0000-70,000 annual salary (BOE)
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
