STNA - Full-Time - Make your own Schedule - Bend, OR, United States - Praxis Health

Description

High Lakes Health Care, of Praxis Health, is seeking a motivated team-player to work as a Behavioral Health/Psychiatry Navigator (BHN) on our primary care behavioral health team.

The Behavioral Health Navigator works as a care coordinator and as a provider extender that guides patients through and around barriers in the complex healthcare system.

This is a full time position with an excellent benefits package.


Schedule:
Monday - Friday, Four 9 hour shifts and one 4 hour shift
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Benefits:

We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, and on top of this, you will work with a talented group of providers, professionals and co-workers who are dedicated to the highest standards of quality care.

The family of providers within the Praxis Health values those we provide for and we value our employees.
Medical with In-Network & Custom Network discounts
Dental

As a health professional, the Behavioral Health Navigator will provide support to overcome obstacles faced in accessing or receiving services needed to maintain well-being & independence.

BHN will provide practical support services to patients with complex medical and mental health conditions, frail patients, and/or patients facing homelessness or other stressors.

Main function of this position is to facilitate patient's access to services that will increase better health outcomes.

BHN will care coordinate for primary care patients and will assist in assessing the treatment needs of patients, determines the appropriate level of care and coordinates complex demographic, insurance and behavioral health clinical information.

Identifies behavioral health services requiring insurance verification and initial insurance authorization for treatment and ensures required authorizations are in place.

Communicates and coordinates all pertinent collateral clinical information to the specialist and facilitates the communication/coordination between, Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), specialist and Primary Care Provider (PCP).

Assisting Behavioral Health Consultants with scheduling patients
Administrative duties including but not limited to: answering phones, attending to voicemails, triaging patients, scheduling, and entering health information in the electronic medical record
Assist Behavioral Health Consultants in care planning and follow up with patients

Responsible for identifying general social determinants of health resources in the community, maintain a database, and assist patients in connecting with resources.

Maintain data on number and types of referrals and will gather and maintain data on successful referrals.
Entry level
Experience in medical setting preferred
Computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office software
Exposure and comfort working in medical setting, with medical and psychiatric issues
Commitment to the mission of care coordination and de-stigmatizing and promoting access to BH services
Ability to build relationships with different types of people, including clients, organization members, and health care providers
Organized with confidential client material and appointment tracking
Flexible and adaptable in response to changing client and health care providers' needs
Interest in working with patients with chronic health problems and behavioral health needs
Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon.

Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff.

The Praxis family approach is dynamically different than other healthcare companies in Oregon.

We are not "big box" health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs.

We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting edge.

Come see how healthcare is done right

Manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer and calculator; Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.

Involves frequent contact with staff and patients.
EOE Disabled/Veteran

Praxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.