What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Liaison position at North Side Christian Health Center?
Duties/Responsibilities
Education/Training - Successful completion of a Bachelors Degree or above from an accredited university in the field of Social Work, Professional Counseling, Human Services, or Psychology. Either pursuing or have obtained a completed Masters degree - preferred, not required.
Specialized Skills - Has at least six months of experience working with indigent or medically underserved communities.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities-
- Assess/screen patients and refer to appropriate mental health or other services
- Provide mental health referrals and coordination to assist patient in obtaining or sustaining care
- Educate patient about mental illness and specific programs available
- Determine if patient is attending appointments and following treatment plans
- Intervene to support patient in following treatment plan, identifying impediments to progress
- Collaborate with community partners to facilitate general medical care compliance and follow up for patients who are in the process of health care evaluation and treatment
- Coordinate or assist in coordination of community wellness education and training programs for community partners, staff, and clients/patients.
- Engage individuals who are at risk of losing health or community based services because of behavioral health presentation and coordinate BH care to support ongoing services.
- Assess patient basic needs (food, shelter, transportation, financial concerns, safety, and medical concerns/compliance) and help connect them to the resources needed to provide a higher quality of life. Assist patients in applying for programs, waivers, and appointments, as needed
- Provide cultural and language consultation and interpretation, as needed
- Utilize electronic health record to capture pertinent documentation
- Performs all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor; undertakes special projects and program efforts as requested
Education/Training - Successful completion of a Bachelors Degree or above from an accredited university in the field of Social Work, Professional Counseling, Human Services, or Psychology. Either pursuing or have obtained a completed Masters degree - preferred, not required.
Specialized Skills - Has at least six months of experience working with indigent or medically underserved communities.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities-
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Must be organized and demonstrate initiative, judgement, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills
- Must possess effective, professional oral and written communication skills
- Must professionally represent NSCHC off site, through professional interpersonal contacts and appearance
- Must maintain an effective and positive professional working relationship with staff and patients
