Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Health Navigator is responsible for providing non-clinical care coordination, health coaching, and/or navigation support to clients. Clients may be in recovery from, or at risk of developing alcohol and/or substance use dependence or have other chronic diseases such as Type II diabetes or hypertension. The Navigator will assist clients with accessing primary care, managing their chronic disease, and obtaining access to other community resources. The Navigator will assess client’s health and social needs and work with clients to develop and implement individualized plans to support clients with meeting their health goals. The Navigator will have a pivotal role in assisting clients with addressing barriers to care, as well as providing health education and coaching to achieve improved client-level health outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Entry level knowledge; Basic employment skills; High school diploma - GED equivalent or high school certificate 1-3 years of experience Maryland Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS)

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.