Behavioral Health Outreach Navigator
RIVER OAK CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC
Summary
We are looking for an individual who is eager to help serve within their community.
Job description
Program Summary
The Flexible Integrated Treatment (FIT) Program serves infants, children and youth (ages 0-21) with a team approach to treatment planning allowing clinicians the flexibility to assess the level and type of services needed. As treatment needs vary over time, services are tailored to fit without interruption. Equally flexible is the location of service: home, school, River Oak office sites or community setting to best accommodate the family. A wide array of treatment interventions, to include multiple evidence-based programs, are used to include individual, family and group therapy.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach and engagement activities within schools, preschools, shelters, clinics, and community settings serving high-need populations
- Build trusting relationships with children, youth, and families experiencing behavioral health challenges or risk factors
- Provide culturally responsive psychoeducation, support, and self-management strategies to families and caregivers
- Administer approved early screening tools within the scope of the CHW role
- Assist clients and families with navigating behavioral health, education, primary care, and social service systems
- Support Medi-Cal enrollment, renewals, and eligibility processes
- Coordinate referrals and linkages to mental health, developmental, housing, transportation, childcare, and community support services
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, outreach planning, and case consultations
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation, reports, and service records in compliance with Agency and funding requirements
- Attend trainings, staff meetings, and community events to support ongoing professional development and collaboration
Requirements
- Ability to be certified as a Community Health Worker through the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
- Strong organizational, communication, and counseling skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plan
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Individual and Group Supervision
Company overview
River Oak Center for Children Inc is a specialized mental health care organization focused on providing comprehensive behavioral health services for children and adolescents. As a dedicated healthcare provider in the mental health sector, the organization offers a range of therapeutic interventions and support services designed to address the unique psychological and emotional needs of young patients. The center likely provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for various mental health conditions affecting children, including anxiety disorders, depression, behavioral issues, and trauma-related conditions. Their services may encompass individual therapy, family counseling, group therapy sessions, and specialized treatment programs tailored to different age groups and developmental stages. Operating within the mental health care services industry, River Oak Center for Children Inc plays a crucial role in supporting the psychological well-being of youth and their families, contributing to early intervention and long-term mental health outcomes. The organization's mission-centered approach reflects a commitment to improving access to quality mental health care for children in their community.