Behavioral Health Navigator for Substance Abuse- Hybrid in Galax/Hillsville, VA!

City/State Roanoke, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Behavioral Health Navigator for Substance Abuse- Hybrid in Galax/Hillsville, VA! Position Status: Full-time, permanent (40 hours/week) Standard Working Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST, M-F Position Location: This is a hybrid role with travel of up approximately 2 days per week in the Life Center in Galax and in Hillsville, VA, and 3 days per week working from home. Overview The Behavioral Health Navigator serves as a vital resource for patients experiencing psychological distress in a hospital or community setting to include the Emergency Department, Medical Floors, Behavioral Health Units, Community Services Boards or Community Care Clinics. This role is dedicated to guiding patients through the often-complex behavioral health care system, ensuring they receive the appropriate support and treatment they need. Key Responsibilities: • Conducting initial assessments to determine patients' behavioral health needs and identifying appropriate treatment options. • Connecting patients with mental health providers, community resources, and support services. • Coordinating and scheduling follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care. • Addressing potential barriers to treatment, such as financial constraints, lack of transportation, or insurance challenges, and working to resolve these obstacles. • Providing ongoing education and emotional support to patients and their families, helping them understand their treatment plans and available resources. • Collaborating closely with medical staff, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate comprehensive care. • Advocating for patients' mental health needs within the healthcare system and the community. Through compassionate guidance and a patient-centered approach, the Behavioral Health Navigator plays a crucial role in improving access to mental health services, enhancing patient outcomes, and ensuring a seamless transition to appropriate care. Education • Bachelor's degree in health & human services OR related fields of study REQUIRED Certification/Licensure • LMHP - Licensed Mental Health Professional such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR • RN - Registered Nurse OR LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse preferred Experience • One year of Medicaid or CCC Plus populations REQUIRED • Two years of Case Management REQUIRED • Substance abuse experience preferred Sentara Health Plans provides health plan coverage to close to one million members in Virginia. We offer a full suite of commercial products including employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, as well as Individual & Family Health Plans, Employee Assistance Programs and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees. Our quality provider network features a robust provider network, including specialists, primary care physicians and hospitals. We offer programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services-all to help our members improve their health. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! To apply, please go to www.sentaracareers.com and use the following as your Keyword Search: JR-91541 #Indeed Talroo - Health Plan Managed Care, MCO, Health Plan, Healthcare, Masters, Social Work, Counseling Field, BSN, Nursing, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Nurse License (RN), Clinical, behavioral health, care coordination, case management, Hybrid, Southwest Virginia, SWVA, Galax, Hillsville, Substance abuse, Bristol, Christiansburg, Radford, Saltville, Virginia, VA Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans • Life Insurance • 401k/403B with Employer Match • Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education • Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development • Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job