Community Liaison
Community Liaison
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USD 15 - 17
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Job Description
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess/screen patients and refer to appropriate mental health or other services
- Provide mental health referrals and coordination to assist patient in obtaining or sustaining care
- Educate patient about mental illness and specific programs available
- Determine if patient is attending appointments and following treatment plans
- Intervene to support patient in following treatment plan identifying impediments to progress
- Collaborate with community partners to facilitate general medical care compliance and follow up for patients who are in the process of health care evaluation and treatment
- Coordinate or assist in coordination of community wellness education and training programs for community partners staff and clients/patients.
- Engage individuals who are at risk of losing health or community based services because of behavioral health presentation and coordinate BH care to support ongoing services.
- Assess patient basic needs (food shelter transportation financial concerns safety and medical concerns/compliance) and help connect them to the resources needed to provide a higher quality of life. Assist patients in applying for programs waivers and appointments as needed
- Provide cultural and language consultation and interpretation as needed
- Utilize electronic health record to capture pertinent documentation
- Performs all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor; undertakes special projects and program efforts as requested
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training Successful completion of a Bachelors Degree or above from an accredited university in the field of Social Work Professional Counseling Human Services or Psychology. Either pursuing or have obtained a completed Masters degree preferred not required.
Specialized Skills Has at least six months of experience working with indigent or medically underserved communities.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Must be organized and demonstrate initiative judgement problemsolving critical thinking and decision making skills
- Must possess effective professional oral and written communication skills
- Must professionally represent NSCHC off site through professional interpersonal contacts and appearance
- Must maintain an effective and positive professional working relationship with staff and patients
Employment Type
Contract
