Behavioral Health Navigator - Colmar, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Nursing, Counseling, or related field of study.
• 1 year minimum of direct mental health care experience required.
• Experience and training in Motivational Interviewing, co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care, and integrated physical health/behavioral health care, preferred.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must have reliable vehicle to use.
• Able to work Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
• This role is community-based so it requires travel to various schools, homes, and other community locations to provide services and support clients. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Navigator to join our community-based team in Colmar, PA, serving Clients in Montgomery County.

The Behavioral Health (BH) Navigator brings to the team clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment, and management of behavioral health (mental health (MH) and substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring MH and SUD issues. Within this team, the BH Navigator also has specific knowledge, skills, and abilities in the arena of primary care behavioral health integration.

The Behavioral Health Navigator's basic duties include:

• Providing initial and on-going assessment of consumer's mental health, physical health, and substance use and response to treatment
• Collaborating and communicate with other healthcare staff involved in the individual's' care. Complete and coordinated necessary referrals. Provide follow up to ensure recommended services are provided.
• Coordinating with community and inpatient PH and BH professionals to ensure consumer status is shared upon inpatient admission and discharge
• Educate and support the use of self-management strategies to increase the participation of the person in their own health care.
• Assisting the individual in obtaining and maintaining basic living needs and skills including housing, food, medical care, recreations, education, and employment. If additional support is needed, make recommendations and referrals.
• Completing all needed documentation as per program guidelines and payor requirements. This includes all assessment, releases of information, consents, progress notes, wellness plans.
• Coordination with county MH, IDD, D&A, Office of Aging, and any other applicable resources.

Earn $27.05 per hour.

Milegae re-imbursement available!

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

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Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!