Yakima Neighborhood Health Services·Yakima, Washington
Perform patient screenings, intakes, and assessments while documenting progress in Electronic Health Records. Coordinate in-clinic and external referrals to social services and specialty care to improve patient outcomes.
Established in 1975, Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services serves patients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions. Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services? YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting wage of $26.63-30.63, along with high value benefits of employer provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement insurances. To support our team, we also provide ten paid holidays, flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options, and retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission.
We are looking for a team member that is passionate about serving our community of patients and enjoys working in a team!
Some technical requirements for this position are: Master’s or
Bachelor’s
Degree in a social service or advocacy related field such as: social work, behavioral sciences, political science, psychology, and at least three years’ experience in social services, public health services, and/ or client advocacy/ linkage program or another related field. Work experience may be substituted with an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Candidate has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency. Must have valid driver's license and car insurance.
Day to
Day: Screening, intake, and assessments of patient needs. Documenting in Electronic Health Records systems. Monitor clients (in person or by telephone) for program compliance. Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals as determined by the health care team. Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the PCP and the care coordination team. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside the primary care clinic (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, or substance abuse treatment.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social service field, or an Associate degree with relevant experience. At least three years of experience in social services, public health, or client advocacy is required, along with a valid driver's license.
Market context
In Washington, care coordinator roles are commonly tied to behavioral health, community care, and social service settings, where employers look for candidates who can support clients facing mental health and poverty-related challenges. This role is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree, two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license, along with familiarity with mental health systems. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show direct client-support experience and local service coordination.
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