Care Navigator: Safety Net & Mental Health Support

Mental Health Cooperative; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville, TN seeks a Care Coordinator for Safety Net services. You will assess consumer mental health needs, link to resources, coordinate psychiatric plans, and educate families about treatment options.

Role emphasizes crisis response, collaboration with nurses and providers, and helping with entitlements and documentation. The position requires a health-related bachelor's degree, TN driver's license, and a clean MVR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field required.
• Criminal justice degree candidates must have 15 college credits in behavioral health.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License required.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation required.
• Personal automobile insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Continual assessment of consumer’s mental health treatment needs.
• Assist with referral and linkage to community resources and advocate for consumers.
• Ensure consumer’s psychiatric needs are planned for and coordinated.
• Facilitate education of consumer and collaterals on psychiatric diagnosis and options.
• Respond to urgent/crisis consumer needs with clinic support.
• Involve family to help obtain Safety Net services.
• Coordinate with staff and Safety Net nurse/providers.
• Assist with applying for entitlements as needed.
• Assist Safety Net documentation.
• Assist transportation to appointments as needed.
• Keep consumer records updated with current address and coverage.
• Assist with Safety Net application/renewal requirements.
• Treat consumers and coworkers with respect.

Skills

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field

Job description

Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville, TN seeks a Care Coordinator for Safety Net services. You will assess consumer mental health needs, link to resources, coordinate psychiatric plans, and educate families about treatment options.

Role emphasizes crisis response, collaboration with nurses and providers, and helping with entitlements and documentation. The position requires a health-related bachelor's degree, TN driver's license, and a clean MVR.