Part-time Patient Navigator - Rio Grande, NJ
The Crossroads Center
Summary
Must hold one of the following credentials/experiences:
Job description
Day in the Life of a Patient Navigator
- Greeting patients and answering clinic phones.
- Assist patients in understanding their treatment options, and the resources.
- Serve as an essential link between patients and all other care.
- Facilitate appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, physician, etc.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary planning conferences, develop concise patient summaries for use by the care team, and document recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines.
- Follow patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions, and collaborate with inpatient care management.
- Work with staff and others to collect data, track outcomes, and support strategic planning processes.
- Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with physicians, office staff, nurses, social services.
- Assist Center in stocking supplies and Patient Ambassador team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience requirements
Must hold one of the following credentials/experiences:
- RN, LPN, or BSW
- Bachelor's Degree WITH at least 2 years of lived addiction experience.
- Associate's degree or CMA WITH 4 years of lived addiction experience.
Schedule
- Wednesday (Rio Grande) 8:30am-12:00pm
- Friday (Rio Grande) 8:30am-12:00pm
Requirements
- Must hold one of the following credentials/experiences: RN, LPN, or BSW
- Bachelor's Degree WITH at least 2 years of lived addiction experience
- Associate's degree or CMA WITH 4 years of lived addiction experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- PTO
- 401(k) Matching
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Mental Health Day
- Calm Subscription
- Mileage Reimbursement
Company overview
The Crossroads Center is a specialized mental health care facility dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment services for individuals struggling with various mental health conditions. As a healthcare provider in the mental health sector, the organization focuses on delivering personalized care through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. The center likely offers a range of services including individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and specialized treatment programs for conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and substance abuse co-occurring with mental health issues. Operating within the broader healthcare ecosystem, The Crossroads Center emphasizes a holistic approach to mental wellness, potentially incorporating both clinical interventions and supportive services to help patients achieve sustainable recovery and improved quality of life. The facility's mission centers on creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals can address their mental health challenges while developing coping strategies and life skills for long-term wellbeing.