Enhanced Community Health Navigator

Clarvida; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days (increase with Ten

Separate sick leave that rolls over

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay

Training, development, and career grow

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet insurance

Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Clarvida is hiring an Enhanced Community Health Worker (ECHW) in Orange, California. This full-time, on-site role supports individuals with behavioral health and social needs enrolled in SMHS and DMC/DMC-ODS programs, helping them access resources and stay engaged in care.

The ECHW builds trust using culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches, facilitates relationship-building with clients, families, and providers, and assists with appointments, transportation, referrals, and care

Qualifications

• Completion of a Community Health Worker certificate program or equivalent experience aligned with Community Health Worker competencies
• Strong communication, engagement, and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of community-based resources and service systems
• Ability to work effectively with high-acuity and diverse populations
• Understanding of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care practices
• Basic computer skills and ability to utilize electronic health record systems
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance if field-based travel is required

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and engagement activities with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges and complex social needs
• Build trusting relationships using culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches
• Support re-engagement efforts for individuals who have disconnected from services or are at risk of disengagement
• Provide education on mental health, substance use, wellness, and healthy lifestyle practices
• Assist individuals with self-management skills, goal setting, and health-related behavior changes
• Reinforce treatment plans and provider recommendations as directed by the treatment team
• Support clients in navigating healthcare, behavioral health, and social service systems
• Assist with appointment scheduling, transportation coordination, referrals, and follow-up activities

Skills

Lived experience in behavioral health

Strong communication and engagement

Cultural responsiveness

Ability to work with high-acuity Popul

Trauma-informed care

Education

Community Health Worker certificate

Tools

Electronic health records familiarity

Job description

Clarvida is hiring an Enhanced Community Health Worker (ECHW) in Orange, California. This full-time, on-site role supports individuals with behavioral health and social needs enrolled in SMHS and DMC/DMC-ODS programs, helping them access resources and stay engaged in care.

The ECHW builds trust using culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches, facilitates relationship-building with clients, families, and providers, and assists with appointments, transportation, referrals, and care