Recovery & Care Navigator — Community Health

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc.; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer

32+ paid days off annually

Job summary

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. in Ashland, OH is seeking a Health Navigator to help people access care and recovery resources.

The role focuses on connecting clients with behavioral health services, medical care, and community resources, with an emphasis on warm hand-offs and coordinated care. The position requires a compassionate, organized approach and will involve working with clients in homes, clinics, and community settings.

Qualifications

• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust with individuals facing substance use/behavioral health challenges.
• Knowledge of local treatment resources and recovery services helpful.
• Organizational and time-management skills required.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Professionalism and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Help clients identify and address barriers to treatment and recovery.
• Connect clients with behavioral health, medical, social services, and community resources.
• Facilitate referrals and warm hand-offs to providers.
• Support access to peer recovery services for opioid and stimulant users with co‑occurring conditions.
• Provide person-centered support respecting client goals, culture, and needs.
• Coordinate services with healthcare and community organizations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Trust-building

Knowledge of local substance use +资源

Organizational and time-management

Independent and collaborative work

Confidentiality and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word-processing software

Case management systems

Job description

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. in Ashland, OH is seeking a Health Navigator to help people access care and recovery resources.

The role focuses on connecting clients with behavioral health services, medical care, and community resources, with an emphasis on warm hand-offs and coordinated care. The position requires a compassionate, organized approach and will involve working with clients in homes, clinics, and community settings.