Part-Time Mental Health Navigator

Hope, Love, And Dream, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Hope, Love, and Dream, Inc. in Columbus, OH seeks a self-motivated Mental Health Navigator to support pregnant and parenting families. This short-term, non-clinical role reduces barriers to care, connects resources, and strengthens resilience through trauma-informed practice.

The position is hybrid (community + remote), part-time about 20-25 hours weekly, with pay $24-$32 per hour and funding contingent on program support.

Qualifications

• Experience with perinatal or family mental health is preferred.
• Trauma-informed and culturally-responsive practices are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide navigation and referral support for benefits and housing.
• Facilitate emotional support and goal-setting sessions for caregivers.
• Lead psychoeducational groups on trauma, maternal stress, and parenting challenges.
• Document client engagement and referral outcomes in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with partners to connect participants to maternal mental health peer support.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Cultural responsiveness

Strong communication

Independent work

Job description

Hope, Love, and Dream, Inc.is seeking a self-motivated, compassionate, and trauma-informed Mental Health Navigator to support pregnant/expecting women/individuals, parents, and caregivers. This role focuses on short-term, non-clinical navigation that reduces barriers to care, strengthens resilience, and connects families with essential resources.

Location: Columbus, OH · Hybrid (community + remote)
Pay Range: $24 - $32 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Employment Type: Part-Time (approx. 20 - 25 hrs/week)
Funding Notice: Position contingent on Ohio Parenting & Pregnancy Program (DCY) funding

Key Responsibilities

• Provide navigation and referral support for WIC, SNAP, Medicaid, housing, and utility assistance
  
• Facilitate emotional support and goal-setting sessions with caregivers
  
• Lead psychoeducational groups on trauma, maternal stress, and parenting challenges
  
• Document client engagement, barriers to access, and referral outcomes in a timely manner
  
• Collaborate with partners to connect participants to maternal mental health peer support
  
• Demonstrate self-driven initiative in coordinating resources, following up with clients, and problem-solving barriers to care
  
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience with perinatal or family mental health (professional or volunteer)
  
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and culturally-responsive practices
  
• Knowledge of Medicaid, public benefits, and community resource navigation preferred
  
• Experience with justice/system-impacted, parenting/pregnant, or underserved families is a plus
  
• Strong communication, documentation, and self-motivation to work independently and collaboratively

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Impact— Make a difference in the lives of families facing barriers to care
  
• Flexible, Part-Time Schedule— Hybrid community + remote work
  
• Supportive Team Culture— Collaboration with caring partners and peers