Behavioral Health Patient Rights Advocate

Jewish Family Service of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 40,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous employer 401(k) contributions

Employer-covered life insurance

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is seeking a Patient Rights Advocate to join their Patient Advocacy Program. The role involves advocating for behavioral health clients, ensuring their rights are upheld in facilities, and conducting educational training.

This full-time position, based onsite in San Diego, provides important services to those in need, focusing on effective communication, ethical practice, and teamwork to address patients' rights and needs.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check is required.
• Experience working with clients receiving behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complaints from behavioral health clients.
• Conduct continuing education trainings for residents and staff.
• Ensure compliance with clients’ rights laws.

Skills

Experience working with clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work with community groups

Education

Knowledge of patients’ rights law or willingness to learn California laws

Valid CA driver's license

Tools

Office equipment (computers, fax machines, telephones)

Job description

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is seeking a Patient Rights Advocate to join their Patient Advocacy Program. The role involves advocating for behavioral health clients, ensuring their rights are upheld in facilities, and conducting educational training.

This full-time position, based onsite in San Diego, provides important services to those in need, focusing on effective communication, ethical practice, and teamwork to address patients' rights and needs.