Behavioral Health Care Navigator (Master’s)

Universal Health Services; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachford Hospital in Atlanta, GA seeks a Patient/Family Care Navigator (Master's prepared) to coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams. The role includes discharge planning, family communication, safety planning, and ensuring high-quality patient satisfaction across all services and populations.

Requires a master’s degree in behavioral health and at least three years of behavioral health experience, with licensure such as LPC/LMSW preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health related field preferred.
• At least three years of behavioral health experience.
• Licensure as LPC-A, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide navigation for patients and families by addressing concerns and outlining the continuum of care.
• Assist patients and families in connecting with after-care services and social work.
• Maintain regular communication with patients’ providers and care team.
• Refer to internal or external case management when issues arise (e.g., hunger, homelessness, DV).
• Advocate, educate, and support access to community-based and hospital programs.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in behavioral health

Job description

Peachford Hospital in Atlanta, GA seeks a Patient/Family Care Navigator (Master's prepared) to coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams. The role includes discharge planning, family communication, safety planning, and ensuring high-quality patient satisfaction across all services and populations.

Requires a master’s degree in behavioral health and at least three years of behavioral health experience, with licensure such as LPC/LMSW preferred.