Position Summary: 

The Behavioral Health Navigator is the apex of the care team. They are the point of contact for the patient and family and ensures the patient remains connected to care. The Behavioral Health Navigator is responsible for bridging the practice and the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health, Medical Social Work, or related fieldAmerican Heart Association BLSSix months minimum Community Resource experience

Preferred

Master of Social Work (non licensed)One year community resource management experience

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

Identify needs in social determinants of healthConnect the patient and family to community resourcesTrack high needs/at risk patients throughout the course of care and update team of potential issuesAdvocating for patients and their needsSets up and assists Behavioral Health SpecialistHelps with patient assistance programsAssists and set ups Telehealth needs for patients

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skillsDetail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritizeStrong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentialityComputer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipmentSelf-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversightDemonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

Schedule Requirements

This role requires regular and sustained attendance.The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

*Frequency Key:  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

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