Behavioral Health Navigator
Johns Hopkins University

Job Info

Behavioral Health Navigator

Requisition #: 599525
Location: Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD 21044
Category: Non-Clinical Professional
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Week: Full Time
Weekend Work Required: Yes
Date Posted: Jan. 17, 2023

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Requisition #:
599525

Location: Howard County General Hospital, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia MD 21044

Shift:

Full Time (40 hours) - 4 days, 10 hrs per day

Saturday - Tuesday

8:00am - 6:30pm

Exempt, NG

Weekend Work Required

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Navigator (BHN) is part of the Hospital's Behavioral Health Emergency team that provides a screening and assists with disposition plans for adult and pediatric patients that present in the ED with a mental health crisis. This position helps behavioral health patients connect with resources that allow them to better manage their mental illness, improve their overall health and avoid preventable hospital encounters. The BHN is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team that includes the ED staff and psychiatric Social Workers. The BHN embedded in the ED is responsible for assisting with post discharge care and connecting patients to community resources and supports for individuals with complex needs. This position also provides post-discharge follow up with patients seen in the ED for mental health crisis in order to promote and support participation in referrals for outpatient treatment and other community-based service referrals made while in the ED.

Education/Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree with an interest in behavioral, community or public health.

2. Experience working in a hospital or clinic setting preferred

3. Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as with people of diverse backgrounds preferred.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.

2. Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, Hospital staff, health care providers and community organizations.

3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hopkinsmedicine.org/job/behavioral-health-navigator-non-clinical-professional-howard-county-general-hos-599525-44797/








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