Behavioral Health Navigator, Behavioral Health Patient Access
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker
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Hours: 36-Hours, Swing shift, Day and Evening ability to provide rotating weekend/holiday coverage
$31.92 - $42.12
Disclaimer:
We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization.
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Navigator is responsible for providing clinical oversight and operational support to staff conducting behavioral health crisis evaluations in the Emergency Departments and on the inpatient units (as needed). This role ensures timely assessments, appropriate level-of-care determinations, and safe, effective discharge planning. The Behavioral Health Navigator serves as a supportive and collaborative leader, ensuring high-quality care for patients and a positive, responsive environment for staff.
This position reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health.
Essential Functions
Provide clinical supervision and real-time support to staff completing crisis evaluations in the Emergency Department and on the inpatient units.
Review and approve clinical assessments and discharge dispositions.
Coordinate inpatient psychiatric bed searches for patients requiring admission.
Oversee insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
Ensure completion of safety plans and appropriate discharge planning for patients returning to the community.
Facilitate collateral contacts with families, providers, and community support.
- Collaborates with the Emergency Department, inpatient staff and community partners to ensure continuity of care.
Monitor workflow and support efficient patient throughput.
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
LICSW: independent clinical licensure required.
3–5 years of behavioral health crisis experience, preferably in an emergency department or acute psychiatric care setting.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of psychiatric assessment, levels of care, and crisis intervention.
Experience with insurance authorization processes preferred.
Familiarity with Point Click Care platform preferred.
Skills &
Competencies:
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and support staff in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
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