Patient Navigator (43-70)

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

$15.35 to $20.59 Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Team Lead, the Patient Navigator–Community Health Worker plays a key role in supporting clients as they navigate behavioral health, physical health, and social service systems. The Patient Navigator will focus on patient and community engagement, outreach, care coordination, and advocacy. Ensuring individuals receive timely, culturally responsive and person-centered services. The Patient Navigator will work as part of a multidisciplinary CCBHC team to improve health outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and promote recovery and wellness. This role addresses social determinants of health, identifies barriers and provides community-based resources and services.

Core Competencies

• Trauma informed, person centered engagement
• Motivational interviewing
• Crisis awareness and de-escalation
• Organization and time management
• Professional boundaries and ethics
• Able to operate a computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office and be proficient in the use of electronic health record systems.
• Fluent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish Preferred
• Age
• Specific
• Competency:
• School Age (5-12 years)
• Adolescent (13-18 years)
• Young Adult (19-40 years)
• Middle Age (41-65 years)
• Older Adult (Over 65 years)

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of direct patient care experience.
• Community Health Worker Certification or be able to obtain within first three to six months of employment.
• Medical Assistant Certification, preferred.