Behavioral Health Navigator

Prospect Infosys Inc; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Infosys Inc. is seeking a Rise Navigator to support recovery services within the Department of Health system in Tennessee. The role focuses on screening, assessment, crisis counseling, and linkage to care in community settings.

You will collaborate with partners, provide outreach, and maintain documentation while supporting recovery and harm-reduction efforts in the county.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Understanding and support for medication-assisted recovery practices.
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships in the community.
• Familiarity with community-based recovery services in the service area.
• Experience providing peer support and building effective relationships.
• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Proficient in active listening and asking supportive questions.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Cultural competency; bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate SUD screenings using validated tools and perform assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling in and out of health department settings.
• Deliver education to prevent overdoses and disease spread; distribute naloxone.
• Build partnerships with SSPs, ROPs, mental health and treatment providers.
• Link clients to services including recovery and health care resources.
• Complete progress notes, track referrals, and manage records.

Skills

Health navigator

Behavior Management

Health & Wellness

Health Care Regulation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

THIS POSITION WILL SERVE IN 1 EAST COUNTY: COCKE

RISE (Recovery, Information, Support, and Engagement) Navigator

Term: Contract position: up to 2 years

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate Screening and Assessments: Conduct SUD screenings using validated tools, receive referrals, and perform evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder assessments. Provide crisis intervention and solution-focused counseling both in and out of health department settings.

Education and Outreach: Deliver education aimed at preventing drug overdose deaths and the spread of communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis C and HIV. Engage in outreach at non-traditional organizations to identify clients in need of services. Distribute naloxone to clients.

Community Partnerships: Build and maintain partnerships with community resources, including Syringe Service Providers (SSPs), Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPs), mental health agencies, and treatment providers. Foster linkages with other agencies in the assigned county/counites.

Client Linkage and Support: Connect clients to a range of services including community mental health, substance use treatment, harm reduction, primary health services, and recovery support services. Disperse overdose education materials to clients and the public.

Documentation and Record Keeping: Complete detailed progress notes, track referrals, and enter information accurately into record systems. Maintain records to comply with contract, state, grant, and agency requirements.

Team Participation: Attend team meetings, case conferences, and relevant training sessions to support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance service delivery.

Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as required to meet the needs of the community and uphold agency standards.

Travel: Travel is required (with mileage reimbursement).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Be at least age eighteen (18) or older.
• At minimum, hold a high school diploma, General Equivalency Degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Understanding and support for medication-assisted recovery practices.
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with individuals and organizations in the community.
• Familiarity with community-based recovery support services in the service area.
• Experience providing peer support and building effective relationships.
• Strong commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Proficient in active listening and asking supportive open-ended questions.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Cultural competency and experience with diverse populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual is preferred (Spanish and English).

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants for this call may be required to:

Possess a valid driver's license, vehicle, and proof of insurance.

Applicants agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. All contract employees will undergo a background check prior to their start date. A felony conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant but will necessitate further investigation and review. If any records are identified, the applicant must provide written explanation and/ or documentation within seven days.

Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry and any abuse registry for any state in which the person has lived in the previous seven (7) year, the TDH Abuse Registry, the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry, and the National Sex Offender Registry. Applicants listed on any of these registries will be disqualified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires occasional moderate physical effort or periods of frequently light physical activity. Regular use of body members to work is expected.

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS:

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and/or unpredictable behavior by clients.

Skills :

health navigator,Behavior Management,Health & Wellness,Health Care Regulation