SUMMARY:

The BH-JI Navigator must have basic knowledge of mental health and addiction recovery processes, services, and resources. Basic knowledge of the criminal justice/probation/parole system is beneficial. This role requires knowledge of and experience with community resources and referral systems and/or the ability to work in collaboration with community-based providers and agencies with exceptional customer service. The BH-JI Navigator must be able to multi-task, manage caseload of approximately 10-15 patients, and track multiple required tasks using CRM software system. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct patient interviews, complete basic assessments, and engage patients into treatment and continuing care planning. Some interviews and assessments will take place in Houses of Correction.
• Conduct case management service plans.
• Some psychoeducation groups may be conducted within Barnstable County House of Correction or the Duke’s County House of Correction.
• Prepare care plans in collaboration with patients and their identified supports.
• Establish connections and utilize community resources to help patients develop effective recovery support systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and utilization practices with ability to develop and manage systems to comply with industry standards.
• If indicated and directed, accompany (including transporting) patients to community resources and other services as dictated by their service plans.
• Work with patients to develop transportation and other resources to facilitate self-management of care and services.
• Participate in staff supervision and in-service training programs.
• Participate in team meetings to review patient progress.
• Communicate regularly with referral sources, advocacy groups, community resources, Sherriff’s Departments, Probation, Parole, and Houses of Correction.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with existing Gosnold standards.
• Must be able to work well on a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to fulfill outreach functions with own transportation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  N/A

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, nursing or related discipline preferred. Two (2) years of experience in an addiction program may be substituted for the academic requirements.
• Experience: Two (2) years of either professional or lived experience in mental health and addiction.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, self-directed, and proficient with web-based electronic health records. Must feel comfortable engaging with individuals involved in the justice system and going into various Houses of Correction.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid clean Driver’s License.

• BENEFITS (based on full-time employment):

  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
  • 403b retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Personal financial management services
  • Life and supplemental life insurance
  • Critical illness and accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition assistance
    Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.