Emergency Behavioral Health CHW - Compassionate Advocate

Cibola General Hospital; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cibola General Hospital seeks a Community Health Worker to support patients in the Emergency Department with behavioral and/or mental health needs, including substance use issues. The CHW will provide compassionate care, social support, and health coaching, guiding patients to appropriate services and follow-up.

Responsibilities include screening, brief interventions, patient education, and collaboration with clinicians and community partners to develop individualized care plans, while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficient in Medical Terminology.
• Current CHW or PS Certification or completion within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screenings and risk assessments in the Emergency Department for behavioral health, mental health, or substance use concerns.
• Administer standardized screening tools, score results, and provide brief interventions as needed.
• Deliver compassionate, trauma-informed support to patients in a high-acuity ED setting.

Skills

Medical terminology

Community connection

Compassionate patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cibola General Hospital seeks a Community Health Worker to support patients in the Emergency Department with behavioral and/or mental health needs, including substance use issues. The CHW will provide compassionate care, social support, and health coaching, guiding patients to appropriate services and follow-up.

Responsibilities include screening, brief interventions, patient education, and collaboration with clinicians and community partners to develop individualized care plans, while