Assertive Community Treatment Care Navigator Level 2: Community Based (66048)

Variety Care; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Competitive salary

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off including PTO and FLOAT

403(b) with employer contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

CEUs and trainings

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Mileage Reimbursement

Cell Phone Stipend

Job summary

NorthCare seeks a Care Navigator Level 2 to join the ACT team, delivering case management, rehab, and wellness support directly in the community. You will meet clients where they are, provide medication prompts, and coordinate with partners to improve outcomes.

The role requires CM II certification, wellness coaching credentials, and at least two years' CMII experience in community mental health, with travel across service areas.

Qualifications

• CM II certification required for case management work in mental health.
• Wellness coach certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Minimum two years CMII experience in community mental health.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel extensively in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated case management, rehab, medication prompts in community.
• Coordinate care across physical/behavioral health with outside providers.
• Assist housing, employment, education, transportation access for clients.
• Promote self-management and health education; advocate for clients.
• Provide crisis support, safety planning, hospitalization coordination.
• Mentor peers and lead care coordination meetings for complex cases.
• Transport clients to resources and appointments; document services.
• Meet productivity standards and complete required trainings.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Documentation

Education

ODMHSAS Behavioral Health Case Manager II (CM II) Certification

ODMHSAS Wellness Coach Certification

Dual CMII/PRSS certification preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about making mental health care more accessible, personalized, and empowering? Do you thrive in dynamic community-based settings where every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference? If so, NorthCare is looking for someone like you to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team as a Care Navigator Level 2.

This isn’t your typical desk job. As a Care Navigator, you’ll take mental health services beyond clinic walls, meeting clients where they are, whether it’s in their homes, the park, or local service providers' offices. You’ll help individuals ranging from challenges to severe mental illness thrive by providing case management, wellness coaching, medication support, rehabilitation services, and care coordination, all tailored to the unique needs of each person.

Some Key Duties

• Provide integrated services, case management, rehab, medication prompts/deliveries, and wellness interventions, directly in the community.
• Coordinate care for physical and behavioral health, ensure follow-through with outside provider appointments, and help clients develop achievable life goals.
• Assist individuals in accessing housing, employment, education, transportation, and health/disability benefits.
• Encourage self-management, health education, and advocacy around chronic conditions, stress, smoking cessation, and more.
• Provide crisis support and intervention as needed, including safety planning and hospitalization coordination.
• Mentor peers, lead care coordination meetings, and guide complex cases using evidence-based strategies.
• Transport clients to community resources and appointments, ensuring they never walk the path to recovery alone.
• Accurately document services, meet productivity standards, and complete required training to maintain certifications.

Benefits/Perks

• Sign On Bonus (payable at 6 months)
• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off to include PTO and Annual FLOAT leave
• Retirement 403(b) with employer contribution (no employee match required)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and trainings
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options including VarietyCare Advantage rates/discounts and ZERO Card benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care Expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Urban Sitter
• Holiday saving club
• Verizon Cellular plan discount
• Gym Membership Discounts (YMCA, Planet Fitness, Crunch Fitness
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• ODMHSAS Behavioral Health Case Manager II (CM II) Certification
• ODMHSAS Wellness Coach Certification
• Two or more years of CMII experience in community mental health
• Dual certification (CMII/PRSS) preferred
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and reliable transportation with business-use insurance
• Flexibility to provide over 50% of services in community settings
• Ability to think critically and work independently
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and documentation
• CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certification (or obtained within 30 days)
• This is a community-based role requiring travel and a high degree of autonomy. As an essential worker, you may occasionally work holidays, weekends, or during office closures.
• Starting salary for this position is guided by experience, education, certification(s), and the ability to perform the assigned tasks
• Case Manager - NorthCare $2500 bonus at 6 months in good standing

At NorthCare, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer purpose. Our team is passionate, inclusive, and committed to meeting people where they are in their mental health journey.

NorthCare/VarietyCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.