Behavioral Health Navigator (20 hours, Days)

BMC Software; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Boston Medical Center - South is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Navigator (LMHC/LICSW/psychologist) to work with an interdisciplinary team in the Emergency Department behavioral health crisis. You will assess patients, plan care with providers, and coordinate referrals.

Responsibilities include documentation, education of team and patients, and staying current with regulatory requirements. The role supports health literacy and patient engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts independent license required (LMHC/LICSW/psychologist).
• 2–3 years of direct diagnostic experience preferred.
• Experience with interdisciplinary care and patient care planning desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs confidential assessments via in-person or telemedicine to determine patient needs.
• Collaborates with medical professionals to plan treatment and overcome barriers to care.
• Documents assessments and care plans in the patient record per HIPAA and standards.

Skills

Massachusetts licensure

Independent practice

LMHC/LICSW

Computer skills

Education

MSW or Master’s in Counseling

Doctorate in Psychology or Social Work preferred

Tools

Telemedicine platforms

Job description

Position: Behavioral Health Navigator - LMHC,LICSW, Licensed Psychologist

Department: Behavioral Health

Schedule: Part Time (20 hours, Days)

JOB SUMMARY:

At Boston Medical Center - South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

As a Behavioral Health Navigator (BHN), you will work with an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals to determine the appropriate care of all patients who are present to the Emergency Department in behavioral health crisis. BHNs collaborate with outpatient providers, DMH, DCF, families, schools etc. to determine the needs of each patient and to ensure that the patients are receiving the best, most effective care available.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Performs confidential interviews, both in person and via telemedicine, with patients to assess the needs of patients from referrals directed by Emergency Department physicians.

• Confers with related health professionals in relation to the need for interdisciplinary information sharing and treatment planning and uncovers barriers to care and develops an effective plan for alleviating these barriers to care for the safety and betterment of the patient.

• Documents assessments, interventions, and plans related to the patient’s confidential medical record in accordance with HIPPA, industry, and compliance standards.

• Provides education/consultation as needed to other mental health care team members and to health care consumers.

• Maintains current up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements.

• Provides education and support for clients to engage in their care, improve health literacy, and/or change their health behaviors (e.g., diet, medication adherence, compliance with doctor’s visits).

• Collaborates with the Physician and clinical staff to identify high risk medical/social management patients.

• Makes referrals to community agencies when appropriate.

• Identifies potential legal or risk management issues and discusses with their supervisor.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• MSW or Master’s in Counseling.

• Doctorate in Psychology or Social Work preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Licensure at the independent level in the state of Massachusetts

• Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers, (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) are required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years of direct diagnostic experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Skilled in the assessment, diagnosis, and disposition of Behavioral Health patients.

• Knowledgeable about services available to Behavioral Health patients.

• Computer skills are essential.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers with respect to differences in cultures and values.

Compensation Range:

$61,500.00- $89,500.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.

• In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans