Patient Navigator- Psychiatry

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. The Patient Navigator within Psychiatry provides education and emotional support to patients and helps guide them through the healthcare system. Serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing supportive care services within BCH and in the community. In this role, the Patient Navigator

Meets with/calls patients and families to review the implementation of care plans. Refers patients to services frequently used in a clinic and specialized services as needed. Explains hospital/community-based resources to patients and families, providing documentation. Assesses patients for referrals to resources. Acts as a liaison with internal and community resources. May contact hospital and community resources to ensure access to services. May assist patients and families with scheduling multidisciplinary appointments. Reviews appointment schedule and appointment instructions. Coordinates logistics for plan adherence such as appointment reminders and arranging transportation. Assists patients with applying for insurance. Provides insurance information to care teams to determine eligibility for services. Maintains relationships for accessing community-based resources. Provides outreach and maintains positive working relationships with providers/administrative staff (including physicians, office staff, nurses, and social services staff). Reports outcomes of referrals to referral source. Documents patient care and collects required data. Tracks outcomes and supports strategic planning processes. Develops and maintains data. Attends and participates in care planning meetings to prepare patients for discharge or continuing care. In order to qualify, you must have:

High School Diploma / GED required, Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or other related field preferred A minimum of one year of experience with the clinic population, work with community resources or closely-related required The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations. Work requires the analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Fluency in Spanish may be preferred. Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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