Community Health Worker-Behavioral Health

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Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

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We are searching for a talented Community Health Worker-Behavioral Health

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Flexible shifts & hours; 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location: Psychiatry Services - Dartmouth, MA

Travel: Driving on average 3 or more times per week required

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the direction of the Director, Integrated Behavioral Health Operations, work as a member of the primary care team to expand organizational support for equitable and accessible health management of behavioral health (BH) and social determinants of health (SDOH) for all patients in a given practice(s). Provide culturally appropriate health education and utilize critical thinking to navigate systems and facilitate the coordination of care and community resources to meet the patients plan of care. Work in a team-based role and participate in team activities such as huddles, pre-visit planning, population health management, and process improvement. This position will support Brain & Spine's new memory care program that focuses on comprehensive, coordinated dementia care and aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia, reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers, and enable people with dementia to remain in their homes and communities. This position will support in-home safety assessments of assigned members.

• Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus the completion of additional courses/training in community health work or behavioral health is required.
• Culturally competent with solid knowledge of the communities being served.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must have basic competency with documentation and computer skills.
• Community Health Worker and/or Recovery Coach certification preferred, as is experience with EMR in medical settings, and Bilingual skills.
• Community Health Worker and/or Recovery Coach certificate preferred.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.