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WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC
Integrated Care Navigator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.
$55,936 / year median in Vermont
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Integrated Care Navigators Washington County Mental Health Services is seeking Integrated Care Navigators to help clients and providers navigate administrative, referral, and follow-up systems. Utilizing the EMR database, Navigators manage records requests, complete service referrals, track appointments, and obtain required Releases of Information. The role also supports outreach, missed appointment procedures, and Medicaid or benefits application assistance to ensure seamless care. Integrated Care Navigators connect clients with essential primary care, specialty providers, and community resources like housing and benefits. By resolving barriers to care, standardizing records tracking, and speeding up closed-loop referrals, Navigators ensure clients stay connected to vital health services and receive well-coordinated community support. Summary of Duties Complete, track, and follow up on client referrals for health, housing, crisis, employment, and specialty services in the EMR Link clients with primary care providers, monitor appointment attendance, request medical records, and build relationships with local medical offices Review client charts, obtain required Releases of Information (ROIs), and maintain accurate care coordination notes in the agency EMR Identify clients eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, or other benefits and assist them with the application process Execute outreach and missed appointment protocols, track care pathway adherence, and problem-solve access barriers with clients and providers Participate in staff huddles, coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams, and communicate with external partners to support service delivery Assist with intake activities as assigned, including preparing client charts, routing information, recording health history, and collecting basic vital signs Compensation and Benefits WCMHS offers a comprehensive health, vision, and dental plan package as well as a retirement plan with generous employer matching of contributions. Our industry-leading paid time off package includes 12.5 paid holidays that can be used flexibly, 12 days of sick time, and 12 days of vacation time accrued in the first year of employment.