High Risk Navigator-Social Services

High Risk Navigator-Social Services in Danbury CT United States Join our Talent Network Skip to main content Menu About us Benefits Culture Academics & Community Careers Nursing Careers Physicians & APP Careers Early Careers Medical Practice Careers Employees Job search Apply now Keyword job title skills Enter a Location Loading job High Risk Navigator-Social Services Location: Danbury, CT, United States Salary Range: $29.65 - $36.00 Work Type: Full-Time Standard Hours: 40 FTE Exempt: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Date Posted: February 3, 2026 See whats possible in our system of care Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

Description Summary The High-Risk Navigator plays a critical role in strengthening community partnerships to bridge gaps in healthcare, coordinate care, and connect at-risk populations with essential resources. This role focuses on improving outcomes by addressing social determinants of health and referring targeted individuals to appropriate services, including community-based mental health and addiction providers. Acting as a liaison, the High-Risk Navigator coordinates and leverages existing community resources to enhance the quality of care, reduce barriers, and foster patient engagement.

Responsibilities

1. Convenes coordinated care team meetings that may include representatives from hospitals, local mental health authorities, and treatment providers, residential facilities, home care agencies, federally qualified health centers, homeless outreach teams, substance use disorder treatment organizations, social services, health departments, city agencies, and housing providers.

2. Identifies individuals in need of intervention. Prepares and delivers case presentations. Develops and oversees community treatment plans for high-risk clients.

3. Serves as a liaison between local hospitals and community-based organizations to better coordinate care for complex need individuals.

4. Provides outreach as appropriate for identified high-risk individuals.

5. Facilitates ongoing collaboration among hospital and community service providers to reduce service duplication, optimize resource utilization, enhance care coordination, and outreach efforts, connect individuals to providers addressing health-related social needs, and share aggregate outcome data to drive improved outcomes.

6. Acts as a representative in local, regional, and statewide committees and meetings to advocate for and advance initiatives that improve care for clients.

7. Establishes policies and protocols to expedite access to services and implements mechanisms that ensure effective follow-up.

8. Collects and manages data, including patient reviews, care plans, demographics, and outcomes, to support care coordination and support initiatives.

9. Works with local implementation teams to ensure program goals are being met.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

11. Maintains and models Nuvance Health values.

12. Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

13. Performs other duties as required.

Education BACHELORS LVL DGRE

Other Information Required:

• Bachelors degree.
• Knowledge of the healthcare field and supportive housing required.
• Must possess strong leadership skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary service professionals.
• Good computer skills are required.

Minimum Experience:

• Three years.

Desired:

• Masters degree in social services, healthcare, public administration, or policy field preferred.
• A bilingual ability in English and Spanish is desirable.

Working Conditions Manual:

• Little or no manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.
• Occupational:
• Little or no potential for occupational risk.
• Physical Effort:
• Sedentary, light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force.
• Physical Environment:
• Generally pleasant working conditions.

Company Nuvance Health Org Unit 2079 Department Community Health Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $29.65 - $36.00 Hourly Additional Salary Detail: The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered, as applicable, e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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