Behavioral Health Care Navigator
Job Location:
Newkirk, OK - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
KAW NATIONPOSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: HEALTH DIRECTOR
CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: Chair
STATUS: Regular full-time
LOCATION: Newkirk OK
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years experience in a clinical/physician office setting. Possess interpersonal skills in reading writing and speaking which would include good communication skills. Must be able to multi task and work with minimal supervision. Must have proficient computer skills. Knowledge of comprehensive health programs standards practices and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Answer phones check patients in and out and schedule appointments.
- Review patient registration data to update and correct patient information ensuring all information is correct.
- Schedule coordinate and facilitatereferrals to and from facility.
- Ensure Clinic and outside facilities receive test results reports notes and documentation of care.
- Monitor and evaluateservices regularly contacting patients to track progress and identify new needs.
- Secure pre-authorizations of outside care as required by 3rd party insurers.
- Act as a liaison between patients their families providers and other staff for continuity of care.
- Coordinate servicesacross multiple agencies building strong working relationships.
- Establish and maintaintherapeutic relationshipswith patients and their families.
- Excellentinterpersonal and communication skillsfor in-person and telephone interactions.
- Ability towork efficiently under pressureand meet deadlines consistently.
- Observe strict confidentiality in all matters responsibilities and duties performed under this position and adhere to the HIPAA (Privacy Act) in regards to patients medical information.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Experience:
Junior IC