Behavioral Health Navigator

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days

Location :701 E Altamonte Dr. Altamonte Springs FL

The role you'll contribute:

The Behavioral Health Navigator is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who is a key member of the healthcare team working with patients and their families to help manage the difficulties of a hospital stay. The Behavioral Health Navigator utilizes professional social work and therapeutic skills to assess patients for psycho-social and economic barriers that interfere with the attainment of healthcare goals. The Behavioral Health Navigator works closely with the care managers, physicians, nursing staff, spiritual support for patients and families with counseling services, crisis intervention, patient and parent/spouse coping, bereavement, and substance use issues and continuity of care. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Performs psycho-social assessments on patients and families and provides psychotherapy to patients and families coping with opioid addiction issues.

• Participates in the development of programs to support patients and families dealing with opioid addiction, and substance use disorders.

• Effectively communicates with patients, families, staff, physicians, and community leaders to further development of comprehensive support for the patient. Ensures effective communication of pertinent medical information is provided to the patient.

• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team in establishing/documenting psycho-social determinants to attainment of safe discharges.

• Maintains comprehensive community resources and networks to assist patients and families as they transition back to the community.

• Serves as a consultant and educator to the multi-disciplinary team regarding psycho-social components of illness, and hospitalization.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications :

• Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling

• Two years experience in clinical social work

• State of Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in acute care hospital

• Experience working with medically complex patients

• Experience working with substance use disorders

• Experience in providing psychotherapy

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Case Management

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID:

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.