Care Navigator

NewPath; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care organization in Cincinnati is seeking a Care Navigator to assist clients in navigating the continuum of care. The ideal candidate will educate families about treatment options, advocate for clients, and ensure effective service provisions. Minimum education includes a High School Diploma and 3 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position requires flexible hours and a clean background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma plus 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Must be at least 21 years of age; have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients and families on treatment recommendations and care options.
• Assess client's symptoms, functioning, strengths, and needs.
• Coordinate evaluations and assessments to identify each youth's needs.
• Advocate for client and family to remove barriers to care.
• Deliver culturally informed services.

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Ability to work independently

Experience in community-based services

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Welcome! Are you ready to begin a NewPath?

At NewPath, we do more to make a difference -more for each child, each client, and our community. Our dedicated team does what it takes, day and night, to get to the heart of every case and deliver the best care. Backed by a full breadth of services, we cater to each individual and answer to every need. We reach more ages with more experts for more results. Every program offers opportunity for change, every plan improves lives, and every person ignites hope, one success story at a time.

Make an Impact as a Care Navigator!

The NewPath Child & Family Solutions Care Navigator is responsible for assisting clients and families in navigating the continuum of care by utilizing assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating referrals to maximize effective, individual service provisions.

Location: This position is with our Hamilton County Outpatient Department working through our NewPath Central location at 4721 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237.

What You Will Be Doing

• Educate clients and families on the treatment recommendations and care options based on their presenting problems and personal goals.
• Assess the client's symptoms, functioning, strengths, problems and needs.
• Coordinate the necessary evaluations and assessments to identify each youth's needs, DLA-20, ISP, PHQ9, Ohio Scales, CANS etc.
• Provide transportation as appropriate and necessary to reach identified goals.
• Advocate for client and family and perform tasks necessary to remove barriers to necessary, consistent care.
• Deliver culturally informed services.
• Meet the utilization requirement identified by your program and supervisor.
• Adhere to agency risk assessments, policies, protocols, safety questionnaire, on-call procedure, safety planning, and corporate compliance.
• Ensure that required elements of the ECR/EHR are present, current and in accordance with agency certification and documentation standards.

What You Bring To The Table

• Minimum of a High School Diploma plus 3 years of experience in a related field, or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• A willingness and comfort level in providing community-based services to a diverse population of clients.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in crisis situation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age; have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

NewPath Child & Family Solutions, an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability or have a special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].

A clean criminal background check is required.