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Children's Hospital Boston Patient Navigator- Psychiatry in Boston, Massachusetts
78226BRJob Posting Title:Patient Navigator- PsychiatryDepartment:Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences AutoReqId:78226BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:Support ServicesJob Posting Description: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.
Office/Site Location:BrooklineRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid