Patient Navigator (43-70)

La Clinica de Familia Inc.

Las Cruces, NM

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Behavioral Health, Certified Medical Assistant, Community Health, Community and Social Services, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Education, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, High School Diploma, Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Record System, Microsoft Office, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reimbursement, Spanish Language, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Las Cruces, NM
POSTED
23 days ago
La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

$15.35 to $20.59
Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Team Lead, the Patient Navigator–Community Health Worker plays a key role in supporting clients as they navigate behavioral health, physical health, and social service systems. The Patient Navigator will focus on patient and community engagement, outreach, care coordination, and advocacy. Ensuring individuals receive timely, culturally responsive and person-centered services. The Patient Navigator will work as part of a multidisciplinary CCBHC team to improve health outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and promote recovery and wellness. This role addresses social determinants of health, identifies barriers and provides community-based resources and services.

Core Competencies:
  • Trauma informed, person centered engagement
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Crisis awareness and de-escalation
  • Organization and time management
  • Professional boundaries and ethics
  • Able to operate a computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office and be proficient in the use of electronic health record systems.
  • Fluent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish Preferred
  • Age Specific Competency:
    • School Age (5-12 years)
    • Adolescent (13-18 years)
    • Young Adult (19-40 years)
    • Middle Age (41-65 years)
    • Older Adult (Over 65 years)
Job Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years of direct patient care experience.
  • Community Health Worker Certification or be able to obtain within first three to six months of employment.
  • Medical Assistant Certification, preferred.
  • Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with behavioral health or substance use needs, preferred.
Benefits:
  • Health Insurance - PPO
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(K) with employer matching
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Supplement Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holidays (9)
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Cafeteria Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Reimbursement
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La Clinica de Familia Inc.