Outreach Specialist 1

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Current Employees:

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The department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Outreach Specialist 1 to work onsite on the UHealth campus. The Outreach Specialist 1 (H) supports in developing and implementing new and existing public education and outreach programs serving as a liaison to the community. Moreover this position performs a wide variety of duties and demonstrates a high level of professionalism and effectiveness.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Works with community-based organizations to plan promotional educational and other events targeted towards designing an increased awareness in the community.
Aids with the preparation and distribution of provider education and mental health navigation manuals.
Develops professional relationships with mental health providers researchers and community members.
Identifies effective strategies for promoting enrollment in ongoing programs conducting active and passive recruitment in-person and online outreach.
Collaborates with other members of the team on special projects and events.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Conducts brief surveys by phone.
Aids with compiling data for presentations.
Develops professional relationships with mental health providers community providers and community resources.

Department Specific Functions

Upload and document referrals to the Behavioral Health Hub within 48 hours of referrals from participating UM HUB locations and or community providers including PAC Kendall School Health Jackson ACC
Review Referrals with BHH clinicians social workers and program manager.
Document referrals coordination of care and referring provider feedback in EPIC
Assist providers with coordination of scheduling appointments or services
Provide referral information during internal and DOH recurrent Referral Review Meetings
Assists BHH with lunch and learn educational trainings of the BHH services
Assist BHH with community resources and programs and networking with community services including providers
Monitor social media awareness and website traffic
Contact parents/guardians to identify social services needs and provide recommendations.
Document patient information and contact attempts in the BHH Patient Tracker*
Document BHH coordination and contact with family PCP BH Organizations Social worker and/or psychologists
Process of coordination of care services
- Identify patient needs and assist in referrals to Behavioral Health Resources
- Share follow-up resources with family via phone or email depending on patient preference
- Send follow-up care recommendations to PCP once the contact has occurred with family
- In the follow-up include:
- Assist with completing patient referral form BH assessment tools including PSC-17
- Follow-Up BHH patients Follow-Up Services at the scheduled months: 1 6 12 18-month follow-up checkpoint.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Commitment to the Universitys core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Any appropriate combination of relevant education experience and/or certifications may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

Required Experience:

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