Community Health Partner (Behavioral Health)

Behavioral health services and care programming are available to all Cityblock members. The Behavioral Health Community Health Partner (BH CHP) will manage a member panel to support care coordination and social care for high-complexity members with acute behavioral health conditions. The role works closely with members of the behavioral health team, including the Behavioral Health Specialist and Psych specialists, along with members of the longitudinal care team.

Responsibilities:

Engagement

Receive members from engagement and care teams

Describe program expectations (e.g., length) and goals to members

Assess/Intake

Complete assessment and screening instruments (including for behavioral health, home safety and social needs) following protocols

Collaborate with psychiatrist, RN and Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) as needed

Case Review and Care Planning

Partner with the BHS and Psych APC to develop members’ care plans

Support members in achieving their care plan goals

Work with members to create goals in care plans and coach to completion

Case conference prep with BHS

Active participant, with the ability to present key and vital information during case conferences and lead discussion as needed

Participate in regular Advanced Behavioral Health program huddles

Follow-up

Weekly check-ins with members to follow-up on care coordination needs (benefits, social needs, external care) and care plan progress

Frequent touchpoints and tight coordination with external providers and community based organizations

Work with RN and pharmacies to coordinate in-home medication administrations

Collaborate with BHS and Psych APC to determine need for escalation of member care

Address and respond to member needs and delegate tasks in timely fashion

Meet with members in the community (home, short-term nursing facility shelter, hospital) as needed, including as an extender of the care team for non-clinical needs

Operations

Utilize our care facilitation, electronic health record and scheduling platforms as needed to collect data, document member interactions, organize information, track tasks, and communicate with your team, members, and community resources

Work Experience:

HS Diploma

Experience working with individuals with behavioral health conditions (e.g.,substance use disorders and serious mental illness) preferred

Behavioral Health experience preferred

Comfortable using technology to support members without in-person contact (telephone and text etiquette, virtual visit platforms, etc.)

Understanding of how to use scheduling platforms to ensure accurate appointment scheduling and management

Understanding of how to use electronic health record systems and/or care facilitation platforms to ensure accurate documentation

Proficient in collecting member clinical and demographic data and documenting appropriately in a timely manner

Versed in Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care principles

Strong problem solving skills - can make difficult decisions and knows when to collaborate with other team members

Able to provide creative solutions to challenges within the healthcare system that are impeding optimization of members’ care and health

Growth and learning mentality, ability to think outside the box, go outside the bounds of “traditional” responsibilities

Adaptable to change and prepared for frequent, fast-paced changes and shifting priorities

We take into account an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, participation in the company’s equity program, paid time off, including vacation and sick leave. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location. The expected salary range for this position is:

$26 - $29 per hour

Cityblock values diversity as a core tenet of the work we do and the populations we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Covid -19 Vaccine - Please Read:

Cityblock requires individuals hired into in-person, member-facing positions to provide proof that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

The requirement is based on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in protecting against COVID-19, and our shared responsibility for the health and safety of members, colleagues, and community.

Any individuals subject to this requirement may submit for consideration a request to be exempted from the requirement (based on a valid religious or medical reason) on forms to be provided by Cityblock. Such exemption requests are subject to review by Cityblock on a case-by-case basis and approval is not guaranteed.

Medical Clearance (for Member-Facing Roles):

You must complete Cityblock’s medical clearance requirements, which include, but may not be limited to, evidence of immunity to MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and a TB screen, or have an approved medical or religious accommodation that precludes you from being vaccinated against these diseases.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Cityblock will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means.

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