Patient Navigator

Human Resources
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    Patient Navigator

    Spring Grove Recovery Center

    Compensation & Benefits

    Salary: $47,000 - $60,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

    Benefits Include:

    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Paid Sick Time
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance

    Position Summary

    Spring Grove Recovery Center is seeking a compassionate and organized Patient Navigator/Case Manager to support patients throughout residential treatment and discharge planning. This position coordinates care, addresses barriers to recovery, and connects patients with community resources to promote successful transitions and long-term recovery.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assess patient needs related to housing, employment, finances, legal matters, healthcare, and community resources.
    • Coordinate aftercare services, referrals, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
    • Assist patients with FMLA, short-term disability, court documentation, and other necessary paperwork.
    • Communicate with approved family members, employers, referral sources, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality.
    • Maintain accurate and timely case notes and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
    • Collaborate with clinical staff, Patient Navigators, and other treatment team members to support patient progress.
    • Participate in treatment team meetings and provide updates regarding discharge readiness and patient needs.
    • Coordinate discharge schedules and communicate updates to support patient transitions and census management.
    • Follow HIPAA requirements, facility policies, and applicable state regulations.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
    • Certified Addiction Technician (CAT), Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) preferred, but not required.
    • Minimum one year of experience in case management, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or human services preferred.
    • Knowledge of community resources, discharge planning, and addiction recovery services.
    • Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
    • Basic computer skills and experience with electronic medical records preferred.
    • Must meet applicable state regulatory, background screening, and training requirements.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Spring Grove Recovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.

    Join Spring Grove Recovery Center and help patients build a stronger foundation for lasting recovery.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColorado Springs, Colorado

    Skills

    • Addiction Counselingunmatched
    • Aftercareunmatched
    • Behavioral Healthunmatched
    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Discharge Plansunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Social Workunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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