Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Behavioral Health Navigator Tidewater: Newport News/Williamsburg.

Position Status: Full-time, Day Shift

Position Location: Hybrid. On-site 3 days a week in  Newport News/Williamsburg area. 2 days remote.

Standard Working Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Overview

The Behavioral Health Navigator serves as a vital resource for patients experiencing psychological distress in a hospital or community setting to include the Emergency Department, Medical Floors, Behavioral Health Units, Community Services Boards or Community Care Clinics. This role is dedicated to guiding patients through the often-complex behavioral health care system, ensuring they receive the appropriate support and treatment they need. .

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting initial assessments to determine patients’ behavioral health needs and identifying appropriate treatment options.

Connecting patients with mental health providers, community resources, and support services.

Coordinating and scheduling follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.

Addressing potential barriers to treatment, such as financial constraints, lack of transportation, or insurance challenges, and working to resolve these obstacles.

Providing ongoing education and emotional support to patients and their families, helping them understand their treatment plans and available resources.

Collaborating closely with medical staff, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate comprehensive care.

Advocating for patients' mental health needs within the healthcare system and the community.

Through compassionate guidance and a patient-centered approach, the Behavioral Health Navigator plays a crucial role in improving access to mental health services, enhancing patient outcomes, and ensuring a seamless transition to appropriate care.

Overview

The Behavioral Health Navigator serves as a vital resource for patients experiencing psychological distress in a hospital or community setting to include the Emergency Department, Medical Floors, Behavioral Health Units, Community Services Boards or Community Care Clinics. This role is dedicated to guiding patients through the often-complex behavioral health care system, ensuring they receive the appropriate support and treatment they need

Education

One of the following licenses or education is required: RN, LPN OR Bachelors degree in Health & Human Services. LCSW or LPC licensure also acceptable for certain positions.

Master's degree Highly Preferred

Certification/Licensure

One of the following licenses or education is required: RN, LPN OR Bachelors degree in Health & Human Services. LCSW or LPC licensure also acceptable for certain positions.

Experience

Requires a minimum of two (2) years of Case Management Experience or Long-Term Care Experience.

Must have behavioral health experience

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$66,830.40-$111,384.00. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.