Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Patient Navigator.

Job Duties

Contacts patients post discharge per QIP-NJ contractual requirements.
Communicates with patient Care Team members (physicians, behavioral health team and/or other health care providers) to provide patient with integrative care.
Carries out tasks to execute the medical and support service plans including but not limited to guiding patients to appointments and accompanying them when necessary.
Acts as the primary liaison with medical providers to ensure patient adherence to care.
Tracks patient attendance for medical appointments, initiates outreach as well as adhering to missed appointment procedures.
Coordinates treatment plan adherence.
Coordinates deliverables per HORIZON ISC program.
Monitors internal data dashboard to coordinate patient care.
Identifies community resources to address patients' social determinants of health.
Provides referrals to community resources as needed and follows up to ensure referral completion.
Maintains program database of community partners and referrals.
Maintains documentation of all patient encounters and completes reporting requirements according to organizational and contractual requirements.
Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with state and agency policies.
Attends and represents the organization at professional conferences, in-service training, and meetings at the request of or with the approval of supervisor.
Flexibility with covering weekend/evening shifts.
Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working with behavioral health and/or substance use population.
Experience working in a medical or social services environment preferred
Strong attention to detail
Proficient with computer databases
Analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to manage time, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Good attitude, professionalism, promote team attitude
Proficiency in Spanish preferred

Education
CADC or in the process of completing requirements for CADC required
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Associate Counselor required
Bachelors Degree in behavioral health field preferred
Masters Degree in behavioral health field preferred