Hybrid Community Care Navigator - Cancer & Mental Health

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Híbrido; USD 32.000 - 46.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Navigator to support a National Cancer Institute-funded study in Boston. You will engage patients with serious mental illness and cancer, build trust, coordinate appointments, and connect patients to hospital and community care teams.

The navigator will educate patients, remind them about care plans, assist with insurance and transportation, and help reduce barriers to timely cancer and mental health services, under supervision of the

Formación

• Strong knowledge of healthcare resources and patient advocacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals across disciplines.
• Experience with or interest in clinical research.

Responsabilidades

• Advocate for patients and families, ensuring care planning respects preferences.
• Liaise between patients, healthcare providers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate patient care services, appointments, and follow-up with teams.
• Support patients in understanding illness and engaging in treatment.
• Connect patients with healthcare and community resources.

Conocimientos

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Healthcare/Related field

Experience accepted in lieu of degree (5+ years)

Herramientas

Electronic Health Records

Case management software

Descripción del empleo

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Navigator to support a National Cancer Institute-funded study in Boston. You will engage patients with serious mental illness and cancer, build trust, coordinate appointments, and connect patients to hospital and community care teams.

The navigator will educate patients, remind them about care plans, assist with insurance and transportation, and help reduce barriers to timely cancer and mental health services, under supervision of the