Behavioral Health Community Advocate

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NYC Health + Hospitals in Queens seeks a Community Health Worker to support behavioral health patients, connecting them with social services, housing, and health care resources. The role emphasizes outreach and patient coaching within interdisciplinary teams.

The CHW will document encounters in Epic, participate in team meetings, and assist with coordinating care across medical and social services to improve patient outcomes and access to care.

Qualifikationen

• Three years of full-time experience in counseling, community work or community health activities in a government agency or community organization.
• Completion of a six-month training program of combined classroom training and on-the-job experience may substitute for six months of experience.
• At least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent is preferred by the organization.

Aufgaben

• Participates in community outreach activities to engage patients and families.
• Assists patients with accessing community services and health care resources.
• Documents patient encounters in the electronic medical record (Epic).
• Coordinates with care teams to address housing, transportation and other social needs.

Kenntnisse

Counseling experience

Community outreach

Public health liaison

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

NYC Health + Hospitals in Queens seeks a Community Health Worker to support behavioral health patients, connecting them with social services, housing, and health care resources. The role emphasizes outreach and patient coaching within interdisciplinary teams.

The CHW will document encounters in Epic, participate in team meetings, and assist with coordinating care across medical and social services to improve patient outcomes and access to care.