BMC Software·Brockton, Massachusetts
The Behavioral Health Navigator works with an interdisciplinary team to assess and determine appropriate care for patients in behavioral health crises within the Emergency Department. They collaborate with outpatient providers, families, and community agencies to remove barriers to care and ensure effective treatment planning.
Behavioral Health Navigator - LMHC,LICSW, Licensed Psychologist
Department: Behavioral Health
Schedule: Part Time (20 hours, Days)
At Boston Medical Center - South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.
As a Behavioral Health Navigator (BHN), you will work with an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals to determine the appropriate care of all patients who are present to the Emergency Department in behavioral health crisis. BHNs collaborate with outpatient providers, DMH, DCF, families, schools etc. to determine the needs of each patient and to ensure that the patients are receiving the best, most effective care available.
• 2-3 years of direct diagnostic experience.
$61,500.00- $89,500.00
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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Candidates must hold a Master's in Counseling or Social Work and possess independent licensure as an LMHC, LICSW, or Licensed Psychologist in Massachusetts. A minimum of 2-3 years of direct diagnostic experience is required.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.