Veterans Care Navigator: Behavioral Health Support

BestCare Treatment Services Inc; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BestCare Treatment Services Inc. is seeking a Veterans Care Coordinator/Navigator to support Jefferson County veterans in behavioral health services within CMHP-CCBHC. The role involves case management, crisis support linkage, and guiding clients to medical and community resources.

Responsibilities include direct veteran interactions, transportation support, and cross-team collaboration with clinicians and prevention teams to improve access to care and recovery activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience in the behavioral health field.
• Familiarity with veterans/services as well as mental illness and substance abusing populations.
• If in recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse, must be able to demonstrate continuous sobriety under non-residential, independent living conditions for the immediate past two years.

Responsibilities

• Direct interactions with veterans engaged in behavioral services at the Jefferson County CMHP-CCBHC.
• Provide transportation to counseling/treatment appointments when appropriate and approved.
• Help veterans connect with medical services and OHP Assisters.
• Refer and assist with accessing varied services (food banks, primary care, education, etc.).
• Collaborate with clinical teams and prevention-health education for veterans suicide prevention strategies.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience in the behavioral health field

CADC-I or QMHA-I certification

Job description

BestCare Treatment Services Inc. is seeking a Veterans Care Coordinator/Navigator to support Jefferson County veterans in behavioral health services within CMHP-CCBHC. The role involves case management, crisis support linkage, and guiding clients to medical and community resources.

Responsibilities include direct veteran interactions, transportation support, and cross-team collaboration with clinicians and prevention teams to improve access to care and recovery activities.