Community Navigator

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC -Chapel Hill is seeking a Community Navigator to work with treatment teams at the Youth Behavioral Hospital, providing short-term care coordination and linking individuals and guardians to essential resources as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care.

The role will grow into a broader resource for families navigating the health care system, offering guidance and connection to community supports and services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a relevant human services field.
• Fully licensed with LCSW or LCMHC considered.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate short-term care transitions from inpatient to outpatient care.
• Connect individuals and guardians to resources and support.
• Serve as a resource for individuals and families navigating the health care system.
• Collaborate with treatment teams at Youth Behavioral Hospital.

Skills

Excellent communication

Rapport building

Community resources knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensed (LCSW/LCMHC)

Job description

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Community Navigator will work with the treatment teams at the Youth Behavioral Hospital to provide short term care coordination and connection to resources and support for individuals and their guardians who are transitioning from inpatient to outpatient care. As the position grows the Community Navigator will serve as a resource for individuals and families navigating the health care system.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Candidates must have must have a Master’s degree in Social Work or a relevant human services field.Candidates must be fully licensed. The following licenses will be considered: LCSW , LCMHC .

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Excellent communication skills, proven rapport-building, and knowledge of existing community resources is preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

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