Care Navigator II: Chronic & Behavioral Health

002 Sea Mar Community Health Center; Washington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP

Paid time off 24 days + 10 holidays

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a Care Coordinator II to support patients with chronic conditions and behavioral health needs within the Clinical Care Team. The role involves daily huddles, identifying patient needs, closing care gaps, and coordinating care at the point of service.

The position requires LPN (ambulatory) or BA/BS/BSW in health-related field with 1 year of community health experience, or 4 years of equivalent experience, plus strong communication and patient engagement

Qualifications

• LPN (ambulatory care experience preferred) or BA/BS/BSW in health-related field + 1 year community health experience
• OR 4 years equivalent experience
• Strong communication, organization, and patient engagement skills
• Knowledge of chronic disease and behavioral health preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Valid WA driver's license and proof of insurance required
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Must obtain BLS CPR within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily huddles and identify gaps in care
• Provide brief interventions for chronic illness and behavioral health support
• Coordinate care transitions after ER or hospital discharge
• Connect patients to medical, behavioral health, dental, and community resources
• Track and document patient progress in the EHR
• Support quality improvement and clinical performance measures
• Assist with 340B medication assistance program (site dependent)
• Provide excellent customer service and patient support

Skills

Communication

Organization

Patient engagement

Bilingual English/Spanish

Chronic disease knowledge

Behavioral health knowledge

Health-related degree

Driver's license

COVID-19 vaccination

BLS/CPR within 90 days

Education

LPN

BA/BS/BSW in health-related field

1 year community health experience

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a Care Coordinator II to support patients with chronic conditions and behavioral health needs within the Clinical Care Team. The role involves daily huddles, identifying patient needs, closing care gaps, and coordinating care at the point of service.

The position requires LPN (ambulatory) or BA/BS/BSW in health-related field with 1 year of community health experience, or 4 years of equivalent experience, plus strong communication and patient engagement