Behavioral Health Care Navigator
Chicago Family Health Center11 days ago
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Summary
Chicago Family Health Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Care Navigator to join their team in Chicago, IL. The role involves identifying and tracking care for patients with substance use and mental health disorders.
About the Role
As a Behavioral Health Care Navigator, you will be responsible for coordinating care for patients with substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Your tasks will include conducting outreach to educate patients on medication compliance, relapse prevention, and safe use of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and facilitate referrals to partner agencies for more intensive care.
About You
Required:
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- CADC (Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor) certification required.
- CPR Certification will be required and maintained.
- Experience working with patients with substance use disorders and mental health conditions required.
- Experience working with suboxone (buprenorphine) or other forms of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) required.
- Knowledge of activities and regulations related to substance use care in SUPR (Substance Use Prevention and Recovery)-licensed facilities required.
- Knowledge of activities and regulations related to mental health care in specialty mental health facilities required.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
- Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.
Benefits
- BCBS Medical PPO/HMO Plans
- BCBS Dental
- VSP Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year
- 8 Vacation Days
- 2 Personal Days
- 8 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays
- 10 sick days
Chicago Family Health Center
Founded in 1977, Chicago Family Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing quality, affordable primary care, oral health services, and social support programs to medically underserved and uninsured in the Southeast and Southwest side of Chicago Southside. CFHC Mission: Chicago Family Health Center will promote health, work to prevent disease and provide treatment through the delivery of quality, accessible primary healthcare that is culturally sensitive, affordable, and responsive to community and individual needs.
Chicago, IL