Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Location
Paramus, New Jersey
Salary
$42,000 - $60,000 / YEAR
The role involves coordinating post-discharge care for patients by acting as a liaison between medical providers and community resources. Key duties include tracking appointment adherence, managing SDOH referrals, and maintaining detailed patient documentation.
A Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field is required, with a Master's preferred. Candidates must have experience as a community health worker or patient navigator serving vulnerable populations with complex medical and social needs.
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Contacts patients post discharge per QIP-NJ contractual requirements.
Communicates with patient Care Team members (physicians, behavioral health team and/or other health care providers) to provide patient with integrative care.
Carries out tasks to execute the medical and support service plans including but not limited to guiding patients to appointments and accompanying them when necessary.
Acts as the primary liaison with medical providers to ensure patient adherence to care.
Tracks patient attendance for medical appointments, initiates outreach as well as adhering to missed appointment procedures.
Coordinates treatment plan adherence.
Coordinates deliverables per HORIZON ISC program.
Monitors internal data dashboard to coordinate patient care.
Identifies community resources to address patients' social determinants of health.
Provides referrals to community resources as needed and follow up to ensure referral completion.
Maintains program database of community partners and referrals. Maintains documentation of all patient encounters and completes reporting requirements according to organizational and contractual requirements.
Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with state and agency policies.
Attends and represents the organization at professional conferences, in-service training, and meetings at the request of or with the approval of supervisor.
Flexibility with covering weekend/evening shifts.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.
Education Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health field required Master's Degree in behavioral health field preferred
Salary commensurate with experience within posted range
$42,000-$60,000/Year
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.
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