Community Health Worker-Behavioral Health

Community Health Worker-Behavioral Health

LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE - 3.3

Oakland, CA Job Details Part-time $21.50 - $23.00 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Meeting minutes Customer follow-ups Patient follow-up care Patient progress tracking Electronic health records (EHR) management Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Interviewing clients Triage In-person customer service Client assessment in social work Patient advocacy Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Data summary reports Medical scheduling Healthcare referral management Cultural competency Clinical data entry Continuous improvement Coordination of services case management method Client referral services Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with families Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Patient progress monitoring Behavioral and mental health screening Social work care coordination Patient education Working with individuals from underserved communities Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Full Job Description Essential Functions Accept patient referrals and warm hand offs, both in-person and virtually, from LifeLong providers and staff Contact, screens, and triage patients, using standardized tools, diagnostics and structured interviews as appropriate and required by program, to identify needs, assess eligibility for a variety of programs, determine patient interest in services, and maintain referral waitlist if needed Develop consistent, trusting relationships with patients, promoting patient centered care and support for patients to achieve their health goals. Facilitates connections to a variety of health and social services both within and external to LifeLong, including referrals to community resources and assisting with scheduling appointments, health insurance, access to medications and transportation Track patient attendance at appointments, follow up on no-shows to support and improve continuity of treatment and conduct appointment reminder calls per program protocol Provides schedules, as needed, in order to optimize patient access and productivity. Collect and enter data into the Electronic Health Record and other required data systems in a timely and accurate manner, generating reports as required to support workflows Provide patients with accessible educational and other materials including resource lists, releases of information etc. Track patients' progress using data reports and other tools available through LifeLong data systems Participate with care team in developing guidelines and workflows for services Attend team meetings and case conferences; CHW may facilitate, take minutes, and follow up with action steps Maintain up to date information on health, educational, behavioral health and social service agencies in order to facilitate referrals and coordinate patient care Promote timely and coordinated internal communications among patients, medical, behavioral health and dental providers, case managers, and others involved in the patient's care provision to inform and collaborate on care needs as they arise Attend external meetings as needed to ensure care coordination Involve family members/significant others as necessary to increase patient participation and improve patient well-being Promote diversity, equity and inclusion in support of patients and staff Qualifications Good customer service skills. Good problem-solving skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to be flexible and adaptive to change while maintaining a positive attitude. Ability to seek direction/approval from mentor or supervisor on essential matters yet work independently when needed. Work in a team-oriented environment with a number of professionals with different work styles and support needs. Ability to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and be culturally sensitive. Conduct oneself in external settings in a way that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident and sensitive staff. Be creative and mature with a "can do", proactive attitude and an ability to continuously "scan" the environment, identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement. Commitment to working directly with low-income people from diverse backgrounds, in a helpful, supportive manner. Job Requirements Works 32 hours per week at their health center for 12 months starting August 12, 2024 Authorized to work in the U.S Maintain enrollment and good standing in CHW Apprenticeship program, including completion of all required classes and trainings