Community Integration Specialist/Navigator, Residential Transition

Sheppard Pratt; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 59,237,000 - 64,747,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Community Navigator to assist with transitions from state psychiatric hospitals. The role emphasizes coordinating assessments, linking clients to services and advocating within community-based programs.

You will support crisis stabilization, medication monitoring and transportation for clients. Qualifications include a High School Diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least two years in behavioral health, with familiarity in public benefits applications and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field or work experience.
• Two years of behavioral health experience within the community.
• Experience applying for public benefits (SSDI, SNAP, TDAP, Medical Assistance).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and input into electronic health records.
• Ability to work independently and within groups; valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments, community integration, planning, linkage and advocacy.
• Support patients with resource coordination, appointments and transportation.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to client needs and services.
• Provide crisis stabilization techniques as necessary.
• Direct service for medication monitoring, education and pill-box filling.
• Transport clients using personal or company vehicles.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift: day shift | Job Location Type: In Person The Community Navigators assists with helping individuals transition out of state psychiatric hospitals. The services provided assist clients with learning how to manage their illnesses and develop independent living skills. What to expect. You will coordinate assessments, community integration activities, planning, linkage, and advocacy. This position requires general and specific knowledge of crisis stabilization, mental health, community-based programming, and entitlement programs. Specific responsibilities include:

• Supporting patients and addressing concerns as they arise, including resource coordination, appointments, transportation, skills training, entitlements, and money management.
• Maintaining accurate and complete documentation related to client needs and services provided.
• Implementing appropriate crisis stabilization techniques as necessary.
• Providing direct service for medication monitoring, including assessment, education, and assistance with filling pill boxes.
• Providing transportation to clients using personal or company-owned vehicles.
• Facilitating hospital visits to potential community placements and organizing activities to assess community readiness.
• Participating in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives.

What you’ll get from us

• A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary employee assistance program.
• And more!

This position has a flat pay rate of $21.58/hr.

What we need from you

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field or work experience that uniquely qualified the individual for the job.
• Two years of behavioral health experience within the community.
• Experience with applying for public benefits, including but not limited to Social Security disability benefits, Supplemental Nutritional Assistant Program (SNAP), Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP), and Medical Assistance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to navigate through applications and utilize keyboard to input required documentation into electronic health record.
• Ability to work independently as well as within various groups.
• Possession of a 4-passenger vehicle that meets SPHS inspection, valid Driver’s License and vehicle insurance that names employee as insured driver. Safe Driving record.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!