Behavioral Health Navigator SCCIC

Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Navigator

Department: Behavioral Health

Emphasis: - Location: SCCIC

FLSA Status: Exempt

Status: Full Time

Reports to: Director of Behavioral Health

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the direct service and care coordination of enrolled participants of Second Chance Center (SCC) services. The Behavioral Health Navigator will provide mental health and substance use disorder psychosocial assessments to determine an appropriate level of support and to assist in community behavioral health service coordination under the guidance of the Director of Behavioral Health. The Behavioral Health Navigator will provide effective behavioral health intervention and support in order to help stabilize individuals who are in an active mental health crisis and/or working through substance use issues. The Behavioral Health Navigator will provide ongoing care to all enrolled participants while working to connect them with long-term community support. The Behavioral Health Navigator will establish professional relationships with various community partners and other nonprofit organizations. The Behavioral Health Navigator is also expected to participate in team meetings, training, and other additional duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health. This position plays an integral role in the daily programming of Second Chance Center.

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Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform appropriate psychosocial evaluations to assess the needs of client partners.
• Provide individual sessions to adults with trauma, mental health, and substance abuse issues.
• Facilitate group education and support sessions for client partners to foster community.
• Assess the eligibility of client partners for community programs and provide care coordination to ensure they are successfully connected to long-term mental health support.
• Document assessments, interventions, and plans in accordance with HIPPA in the client partners’ confidential records.
• Provide education/consultation to members of the care management team to ensure continuity of care.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with in-patient and out-patient treatment providers to assist in effective care coordination with client partners.
• Perform data analysis and various metric reporting as requested.
• Provide culturally responsive interventions and education to client partners assisting them through the stages of change and encouraging active participation in mental health care.
• Identify potential risk management issues and work with a supervisor to develop creative solutions to ensure there is no legal or ethical liability.
• Participate in continuing education programs that are relevant to the position.
• Ensure accurate data entry is completed in a timely manner into appropriate databases.
• Attend regular case staffing with community partners, stakeholders, and the SCCIC team on treatment goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are relevant to the position.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with enrolled participants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client/customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to use these and other required programs at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Experience working directly with systemically marginalized individuals.
• Commitment to SCC’s mission and the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Adaptability to learn and perform tasks outside of primary role as required by business needs.

Preferred Skills / Competencies are as follows:

• Bilingual (Fluent Spanish) preferred.
• Previous experience working with the re-entry population.
• Previous experience in community navigation and service coordination.
• 2+ years of experience in crisis interventions and evaluations working with individuals with complex mental concerns

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LAC, or another relevant clinical licensure in good standing in the state of Colorado or registered as a licensure candidate and able to obtain a license within six months of employment.
• Firm understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

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Compensation & Merit Increases:

• The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000
• Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.
• Vacation Leave & Sick Leave, Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k Plan.
• Merit increases are based on annual performance reviews.
• Cross-training and departmental support are integral parts of this role and may be assessed as part of ongoing performance evaluations.
• Employees brought in at the top of their pay range will need to transition to a role with greater responsibilities to qualify for further raises.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This full-time position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Some evening and Saturday work may be required.
• Work hours are 8:00AM – 4:30PM, Monday through Friday, but may be adjusted according to business needs.
• This role is in-office.

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About Second Chance Center, Inc.:

Established in 2012, Second Chance Center, Inc. (SCC) is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization determined to be the state’s premier community re-entry program and a model for the nation. Our goal is to help formerly incarcerated people transition to lives of success and fulfillment. We provide the formerly incarcerated, and their network, with education, resources, and support to successfully re-enter the community and cultivate a rewarding life.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy for SCC to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and not to discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status. It is our intent and desire that equal employment opportunities will be provided in employment, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, demotion, and layoff.

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