Behavioral Health Navigator Sanford

Company: AdventHealth Central Florida
Location: Sanford
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Description YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION! - All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Sign-on Bonus*
• Relocation Bonus* * Nursing -or -BU specific benefits and perks Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that -together -we are even better. Schedule: -Full Time - - - - Shift: - The community you'll be caring for:
  • -212 ESLINGER WAY, Sanford, 32773 The role you'll contribute: - -The Behavioral Health Navigator is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who is a key member of the healthcare team working with patients and their families to help manage the difficulties of a hospital stay. The Behavioral Health Navigator utilizes professional social work and therapeutic skills to assess patients for psycho-social and economic barriers that interfere with the attainment of healthcare goals. The Behavioral Health Navigator works closely with the care managers, physicians, nursing staff, spiritual support for patients and families with counseling services, crisis intervention, patient and parent/spouse coping, bereavement, and substance use issues and continuity of care. The value you'll bring to the team:
    • Performs psycho-social assessments on patients and families and provides psychotherapy to patients and families coping with opioid addiction issues
    • Maintains comprehensive community resources and networks to assist patients and families as they transition back to the community
    • Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team in establishing/documenting psycho-social determinants to attainment of safe discharges
    • Serves as a consultant and educator to the multi-disciplinary team regarding psycho-social components of illness, and hospitalization
    • Maintains professional competency by participating in continuing education and appropriate learning experiences, both internally and externally. Attends pertinent conferences and seminars regarding clinical social work and behavioral health. Applies local, state, and federal programs to assist with appropriate referrals and coordination of post-acute care
    • Participates in the development of programs to support patients and families dealing with opioid addiction, substance use and mental health disorders. QualificationsThe expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
      • Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling
      • Two years' experience in clinical social work
      • State of Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR
      • State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)) This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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