Bilingual Patient Navigator & Care Coordinator

Nmpca; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - PPO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Supplement Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays (9)

Education Reimbursement

Cafeteria Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) seeks a Patient Navigator–Community Health Worker to support clients navigating behavioral and physical health, plus social services. You will engage, coordinate care, and advocate to ensure timely, culturally responsive services within a multidisciplinary CCBHC team.

Responsibilities include addressing social determinants of health, linking to community resources, and supporting recovery and wellness across ages and cultures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of direct patient care experience.
• CHW Certification or able to obtain within 3–6 months.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience with diverse populations including behavioral health or substance use.

Responsibilities

• Support clients as they navigate behavioral and physical health systems.
• Engage communities, conduct outreach, and coordinate care.
• Advocate for timely, culturally responsive services.
• Address social determinants of health and connect to resources.

Skills

Trauma-informed engagement

Motivational interviewing

Crisis awareness

Time management

Ethics & boundaries

EHR proficiency

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma

CHW Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) seeks a Patient Navigator–Community Health Worker to support clients navigating behavioral and physical health, plus social services. You will engage, coordinate care, and advocate to ensure timely, culturally responsive services within a multidisciplinary CCBHC team.

Responsibilities include addressing social determinants of health, linking to community resources, and supporting recovery and wellness across ages and cultures.