Medix is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Navigator for a non-profit organization in Aurora, Colorado.

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the direct service and care coordination of enrolled participants of the program.
• Conduct psychosocial evaluations to assess substance use, mental health, and trauma-related needs.
• Provide individual counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery, harm reduction, and relapse prevention.
• Facilitate group education and support sessions to build recovery skills and foster peer support.
• Evaluate eligibility for community programs and coordinate client referrals to treatment and recovery support services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in compliance with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Educate and collaborate with care management teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with inpatient and outpatient treatment providers to improve access to care.
• Conduct data analysis and reporting on substance use trends, treatment effectiveness, and client outcomes.
• Deliver culturally responsive interventions that address the stages of change and encourage active participation in recovery.
• Identify risk management concerns and work with a supervisor to develop ethical and legal solutions.
• Participate in continuing education to stay updated on evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry in appropriate databases.
• Attend case staffing meetings with community partners, stakeholders, and the care team to discuss treatment progress and goals.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements / Experience:

• Master's degree in social work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC, or another relevant clinical licensure in good standing in the state of Colorado or registered as a licensure candidate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in crisis interventions and evaluations working with individuals with complex mental concerns (preferred).
• Previous experience working with the re-entry population (preferred).

Schedule:

• Monday -Friday 8:00am-5:00 pm, rotating Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm

Pay range:

$60,0000-70,000 annual salary (BOE)

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.