Behavioral Health Patient Navigator - Psychiatry
- Employer
- The Ohio State University
- Location
- College of Medicine/Office of Health Sciences
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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The Patient Navigator (PN) is responsible for implementing day-to-day activities for programs and services within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health (e.g., Young Adult Program, Depression Recovery Center, Women's Behavioral Health, Suicide Prevention, Trauma Recovery), with a primary focus on supporting the Young Adult Program and related services, while providing support for trauma-informed programming. The PN will work alongside an interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists focused on improving mental and behavioral health across the lifespan. The PN will assist with the recruitment and enrollment process for individual and group-based interventions by engaging with interested individuals, reviewing and triaging referrals within and outside of the medical center, providing detailed information about program content, costs, and scheduling. They will address program inquiries, follow up with additional questions, and assess program suitability for prospective participants.
The PN will support all aspects of navigation through programs, including enrollment and payment for upcoming programs. They will also assist with individual and group scheduling, helping participants access behavioral health resources and providing ongoing support throughout the programs.
In coordination with program team members across programs and services within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health (e.g., Young Adult Program, Depression Recovery Center, Women's Behavioral Health, Suicide Prevention, Trauma Recovery) and other clinical stakeholders, the PN will manage the scheduling and posting of upcoming offerings. Additionally, they will be responsible for keeping websites and related program materials up to date.
The PN will play a key role in quality assurance and research projects connected to the Young Adult Program and related services, including supporting IRB processes and coordinating the collection of satisfaction and outcome data. For group offerings, the PN will maintain records of attendance and completion rates, as well as schedule any follow-up visits with a program team member.
Additionally, the PN will contribute to advertising and community outreach efforts aimed at supporting enrollment, increasing awareness of Young Adult Program services, and reaching diverse populations. They will help maintain relationships with community partners and coordinate outreach events.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, communications, public health or related field; 0 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of experience working with patients, public health services and/or community-based programming preferred.
Additional Information:Work settings:
The PN will work on-site at an ambulatory clinic. 40 hours/week with 1 hour unpaid lunch. A hybrid schedule may be available after the first 12 months at discretion of leadership.
Location:Olentangy River Rd, 3650 (2520)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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