Patient Navigator

Job Overview:

TRC Patient Navigators are expected to develop relationships based on trust with patients and families utilizing a trauma-informed approach, provide reliable information, appropriate community resource referrals, and emotional support to victims of violence. The TRC Patient Navigator will meet with victims in the community, as well as, structured and assertive outreach meetings to referral resources and community supports.. This individual will function as a core member of the TRC treatment team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor s degree required, BA in counseling, social work, psychology, forensics or related field preferred.
• Successful completion of training including hospital-wide orientation, trauma informed care training, orientation to the Trauma Recovery Center mission and service, and shadowing of community outreach organizations required.
• Two (2) years of recent experience, such as any combination of student, volunteer, or work experience, which involves the Jersey City area and its community resources, is required.
• NJ active driver's license required.
• Must have a basic understanding of computer use and software applications, and the ability to perform basic internet searches.
• Must have demonstrated interest in serving the Jersey City community.
• Must be able to work independently and seek guidance when necessary. Must have good listening skills.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and have the ability to work with individuals of a diverse background.
• Must have own transportation to accompany patients to appointments and connect with community resources, as needed.

Preferred:

• Participation in community organizations and firsthand understanding of issues related to interpersonal violence preferred.
• Sensitivity to a substance abuse environment preferred. Previous mentoring experience is desired. Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range:

$28.00 minimum to $29.00 maximum Hourly Rate

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.