Job Description
Responsibilities
We are looking for looking for a dynamic CARE NAVIGATORto join our team!
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a provider of quality psychiatric treatment services for , . Our outpatient services are a convenient drive to areas in Hinds County, Madison County and Rankin County. We also provide inpatient services for those who need more structured treatment. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, our goal is to help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a secure and nurturing environment. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a -bed acute psychiatric care facility located in Flowood, Mississippi. We are accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and certified by Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE®. We provide psychiatric treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, phobia and more. It is important these issues get treated so individuals are able to lead a healthy and happy life.
Position Summary:The Care Navigator serves as a vital liaison between inpatient treatment, outpatient services, community providers, patients, and families to ensure smooth transitions of care. This position focuses on patient engagement, discharge coordination, continuity of care, community outreach, and outpatient program growth. The Care Navigator assists patients diagnosed with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), Alcohol & Drug (A&D) disorders, and Adult Mental Health conditions while promoting ongoing treatment participation and reducing readmissions.
WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT BRENTWOOD AND UHS?An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
Benefit & Rewards Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
Qualifications Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent with one to three years of related work experience.
Preferred: Associates’s Degree in Mental Health related field and three to five years of experience in related work experience.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune ® corporation, annual revenues during 5 were $.4 billion. In 6, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 5, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.