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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 62 posted behavioral health roles in Rochester, Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 7th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 48% below the Rochester, Minnesota median for behavioral health roles.
The Care Navigator coordinates behavioral health care within an integrated team by screening patients, monitoring clinical symptoms, and facilitating treatment plans. They also provide patient education, support medication management, and manage referrals to both internal and external services.
Job Title
Care Navigator - BHN
Department: G1 Nursing
Location
Rochester Regional Hospital - 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
Hours Per Week: 36
Schedule
Day/Evening/Night, 12 hour shifts,
Start times include: 7a, 11a, 3p, 7p, 11p
SUMMARY
The Care Navigator functions as a core member of an Integrated Care team that includes the Primary Care Provider (PCP), Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC), and psychiatric provider. The Care Navigator is responsible for coordinating and supporting Mental Health care within the clinic and for coordinating referrals to clinically indicated services within and outside of the clinic. The Care Navigator may provide evidence-based treatments to patients or collaborate with other Mental Health providers when such treatment is indicated. This role will report to the Manager, Behavioral Health/Primary Care Integration or designee.
Responsibilities
Support and coordinate behavioral health care with the patient, patient’s Primary Care Provider (PCP), BHC, psychiatric provider and other Integrated Care team members.
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders. This may involve completing or assisting with completion of identified screening tools utilized in practice.
Provide patient education about common mental health and substance abuse disorders and available treatment options.
Monitor patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs and/or psychiatric provider, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects and other complications, and effectiveness of treatment.
Provide brief interventions using evidence-based techniques such as Behavioral Activation, Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, or other treatments appropriate for primary care settings.
Provide or facilitate referrals to mental health clinic/substance use disorder treatment programs as clinically indicated.
Participate in regularly scheduled Integrated Care team meetings and communicate treatment recommendations to team members and outside collaborators as indicated.
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$20 - $26/hr
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up in care.
Maintain a registry of patients in the Integrated Care track that includes engagement, measurement- based care outcomes (PHQ-9) results and other items being used by the team to track and manage care.
Facilitate the Integrated Care team’s review of care of patients not responding optimally to treatment that may lead to management changes in medications or psychosocial treatments, or appropriate referrals for additional services.
Handle confidential information with discernment and sensitivity.
Required qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Services related field, medical related field, customer service, client/patient interfacing experience required; OR
Associate’s degree required
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Psych experience
Education: AS (Required)
Licenses / Certifications
Physical requirements
S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Pay range
$20.00 - $26.00
CITY
Rochester
Postal code: 14621
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Minnesota
Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.
