Job Description:

The Outpatient Mental Health Community Navigator will collaborate with both youth and adult treatment teams to identify adult clients (persons served), caregivers, or youth case management and wrap-around care needs. The Community Navigator will then work directly with adult persons served, caregivers, or youth to plan, obtain and sustain their needed services and supports to improve and enhance their level of functioning.

The individual filling this position must display HOPE for the future while only settling for EXCELLENCE in execution through positive COLLABORATION with others and displaying COMPASSION for our mission. You must be ready to make an incredibly rewarding and strong impact on our community.

Qualifications:                           

Minimum of a high school diploma and four (4) years of related experience in the social services field; ORAssociates degree in a social services field and two (2) years of related experience in the social services field; ORBachelors degree or higher in one of the following fields: Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Education, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation Counseling; ORAssociates Degree of Applied Science Degree in Behavioral Health Support;

OR

At least a high school diploma or equivalent AND former or present consumer of mental health services or a consumer of mental health and substance use services AND holds a Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) Peer Certification and maintain this certificationExperience with mental health and/or substance use is preferredExperience with adults is preferredFlexible and cooperative, with skillset necessary to work within a teamExcellent time management skillsReliable vehicle with current, valid auto insuranceCPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications (certifications can be provided upon hire)

Job Duties:

Attend both youth and adult weekly treatment team meetings.Consult with therapists on a regular basis to identify needs outside of the therapeutic process completing the Community Navigator Referral Form.Participate in supervision with Clinical Supervisor on a weekly basis to review caseload and referral forms clarifying applicable person served case management care needs and if the focus of the approach will be for them, with them or by them with an emphasis on skill building.Assist with referring, scheduling, and where applicable attending service care and support needs.Connect and enroll in available insurance options when applicable i.e. Medicaid, Medicare, state MCOs, Affordable Care Act Plans, Gateway to Better Health etc.Determine additional benefits the person served may need and support to obtain i.e. Food Stamps, TANF, WIC etc.Resolve any identified barriers to therapeutic engagement i.e. housing, transportation, child care, technology, prescription assistance, self-help etc.Engage person served around an appropriate plan of action.Ensure the objectives and interventions related to the plan of action are captured in the person served treatment plan.Document all services providedCompletes annual training requirements as outlined by agency requirements and supervisorPerforms other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

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