Community Outreach Navigator – St. Joseph Warren Hospital
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Job Location:
Saint Joseph, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
All Work Shifts (United States of America)Mercy Health
Intro paragraph
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Community Outreach Navigator St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Community Outreach Navigator participates in community meetings supports patients and families as they navigate the healthcare system and provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within policies procedures and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
Essential Job Functions
Participates in treatment team meetings as appropriate.
Participates in community and committee meetings. Develops working relationships with community providers.
Community resource knowledge and navigation; coordinates wrap around services for complex patients.
Identifies program barriers and future program needs.
Completes social determinants of health (SDOH) screenings substance use disorder (SUD) screenings Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
May complete patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9) generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) post-tramatic stress disorder (PTSD) assessments and/or screenings (within scope)
Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or other social service or healthcare related licensure (preferred)
Education
- Bachelors Social Service or healthcare related field (required)
- Masters Social Service or healthcare related field (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year in healthcare social or human services setting (required)
Patient Population
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
- General office environment.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
- May be to use physical restraints.
- May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
- May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
- May have periods of constant interruptions.
- Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
- Prolonged periods of working alone.
*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Skills
- De-escalation
- physical interventions
- debriefing
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient Centered care
- Care planning
- performing safety checks and constant observer
- working within an interdisciplinary team
- Collaboration with community organizations
- Technology proficiency
- Documentation participation in psychoeducation specialist across the ministry
- CPI Instructor
- Virtual Interaction
- Providing facility/ministry
- community wide presentations focused on BH and Stigma
- Participation in enterprise wide workgroups
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Nursing Administration - St. JosephIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
