Behavioral Health Navigator

Merakey; Colmar (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Employee assistance program

Educational partnerships

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey, a national nonprofit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, seeks a Behavioral Health Navigator in Colmar, PA. You will coordinate whole-person care, assess behavioral and physical health, and support clients with complex needs across Montgomery County.

The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare providers, community resources, and consumers to promote integrated care and better health outcomes, with a focus on recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Nursing, Counseling, or related field of study.
• 1 year minimum of direct mental health care experience required.
• Experience and training in Motivational Interviewing, co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care, and integrated physical health/behavioral health care, preferred.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must have a reliable vehicle to use for client visits.
• Able to work Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
• This role is community-based so it requires travel to various schools, homes, and other community locations to provide services and support clients. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of consumers’ behavioral health, physical health, and substance use needs, while monitoring response to treatment.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with program guidelines and payer requirements, including assessments, releases of information, consents, progress notes, and wellness plans.
• Collaborate and communicate with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary team members involved in the consumer’s care.
• Coordinate, complete, and monitor referrals to ensure recommended services are received.
• Partner with community-based and inpatient physical and behavioral health providers to facilitate communication regarding consumer status during admissions and discharges.
• Coordinate services with County Mental Health (MH), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Drug & Alcohol (D&A), Office of Aging, and other relevant community resources.
• Educate and empower consumers to utilize self-management strategies that promote active participation in their healthcare and wellness.
• Assist consumers in obtaining and maintaining essential living needs and life skills, including housing, food security, medical care, recreation, education, and employment.
• Identify additional support needs and provide appropriate recommendations, advocacy, and referrals to community resources.

Skills

Master's degree requirements

Mental health care experience

MI and trauma-informed care

Driving and vehicle use

Mobility and travel to sites

Weekdays 8:30–4:30 schedule

Community-based travel

Education

Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Nursing, Counseling, or related field of study

Job description

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Nursing, Counseling, or related field of study.
• 1 year minimum of direct mental health care experience required.
• Experience and training in Motivational Interviewing, co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care, and integrated physical health/behavioral health care, preferred.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must have a reliable vehicle to use for client visits.
• Able to work Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• This role is community-based so it requires travel to various schools, homes, and other community locations to provide services and support clients. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Nursing, Counseling, or related field of study.
• 1 year minimum of direct mental health care experience required.
• Experience and training in Motivational Interviewing, co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care, and integrated physical health/behavioral health care, preferred.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must have a reliable vehicle to use for client visits.
• Able to work Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• This role is community-based so it requires travel to various schools, homes, and other community locations to provide services and support clients. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Nursing, Counseling, or related field of study.
• 1 year minimum of direct mental health care experience required.
• Experience and training in Motivational Interviewing, co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care, and integrated physical health/behavioral health care, preferred.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must have a reliable vehicle to use for client visits.
• Able to work Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• This role is community-based so it requires travel to various schools, homes, and other community locations to provide services and support clients. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Navigator to join our community-based team in Colmar, PA, supporting individuals throughout Montgomery County.

The Behavioral Health Navigator plays a key role in coordinating whole-person care by providing expertise in behavioral health assessment, treatment support, and care management for individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. This position partners closely with healthcare providers, community resources, and consumers to promote integrated care, improve health outcomes, and support individuals in achieving their wellness and recovery goals.

The Behavioral Health Navigator's Basic Duties Include

Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of consumers’ behavioral health, physical health, and substance use needs, while monitoring response to treatment.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with program guidelines and payer requirements, including assessments, releases of information, consents, progress notes, and wellness plans.

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate and communicate with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary team members involved in the consumer’s care.
• Coordinate, complete, and monitor referrals to ensure recommended services are received.
• Partner with community-based and inpatient physical and behavioral health providers to facilitate communication regarding consumer status during admissions and discharges.
• Coordinate services with County Mental Health (MH), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Drug & Alcohol (D&A), Office of Aging, and other relevant community resources.

Consumer Support & Advocacy

• Educate and empower consumers to utilize self-management strategies that promote active participation in their healthcare and wellness.
• Assist consumers in obtaining and maintaining essential living needs and life skills, including housing, food security, medical care, recreation, education, and employment.
• Identify additional support needs and provide appropriate recommendations, advocacy, and referrals to community resources.

Earn $28.43 per hour. (37.5 hours per week)

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!