Baptist Health Care·Brent, Florida
The Patient Navigator evaluates psychiatric patients in the emergency department and provides disposition recommendations to providers. They also conduct mental health assessments across the organization and facilitate referrals for substance abuse treatment.
The Patient Navigator evaluates psychiatric patients in the emergency department and makes recommendations to the emergency department provider as to the disposition of those patients. This position will consult with the attending psychiatrist. This position also evaluates patients throughout the organization as requested or urgently, who are in need of mental health assessments. This position facilitates or recommends appropriate referrals or preventative services, treatment and support for populations with alcohol, drugs and/or substance abuse.
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/]
Requires a Master's degree in Health Care Administration, Science, or Social Work, or a Doctorate in Psychology. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience with mental health or substance abuse populations and hold a BLS certification.
Market context
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