Care Navigator

Behavioral Health Services North Inc; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Community impact

Growth opportunities

Coaching for growth

Training opportunities

Career growth

Community discounts

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services North Inc (BHSN) is hiring a Care Navigator to support individuals in navigating social services and accessing resources. You will assess needs, coordinate services, and advocate to ensure comprehensive support for clients facing mental health or related challenges.

The role offers benefits and growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization. A flexible schedule and travel to serve families are required, with a focus on person-centered care in our

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-5 years in a related field required.
• Valid NYS driver's license with driving record acceptable to BHSN insurance carrier.
• Reliable transportation for required travel.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments to identify clients' strengths, needs, preferences, and barriers to independent living.
• Gather relevant information from clients, families, caregivers, and other service providers to develop a comprehensive understanding of the client's situation.
• Liaise with various community-based organizations, healthcare providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to coordinate services and resources for clients.
• Facilitate referrals to external agencies or specialists for medical, behavioral health, housing, employment, education, or other supportive services as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

NYS driver's license

Reliable transportation

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Care Navigator

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2321

Salary Range: $21.80 To $22.61 Hourly

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:

A Care Navigator plays a vital role in supporting individuals who require assistance navigating complex social service systems and accessing appropriate resources. They work closely with clients facing various challenges, such as mental health issues and substance abuse or other barriers to independent living. The primary objective of this role is to assess individual needs, develop tailored plans, coordinate services, and advocate for clients to ensure they receive comprehensive support and achieve their goals.

What's in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:

• Conduct thorough assessments to identify clients' strengths, needs, preferences,and barriers to independent living
• Gather relevant information from clients, families, caregivers, and other service providers to develop a comprehensive understanding of the client's situation
• Liaise with various community-based organizations, healthcare providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to coordinate services and resources for clients
• Facilitate referrals to external agencies or specialists for medical, behavioral health, housing, employment, education, or other supportive services as needed
• Other job duties as assigned

Your skills and qualifications:

• Associate degree or 2-5 years in a related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid NYS driver's license with driving record acceptable to BHSN insurance carrier
• Reliable transportation for required travel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of families

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.