Manager, Community Hlth Navigator (FT) 8a-5p, Behavioral Hlth

Manager, Community Hlth Navigator (FT) 8a-5p, Behavioral Hlth - Johnson City, TN Job ID: 004FHB BALLAD CORPORATE Leadership - Behavioral Health Service Line Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period) - Day Job Description SCOPE OF POSITION The Appalachian Highlands Care Network is an innovative, evidence-based health care program that improves health outcomes for low-income, high-risk patients.
In our model, Community Health Navigators provide structured advocacy, social support, and navigation to high-risk patients in order to help them reach their health goals.
Community Health Navigators are trained laypeople who share life circumstances (race, socioeconomic status, language, etc.
) with their patients.
They are “natural helpers” within the community.
The manager is an energetic, organized leader with experience in community engagement or clinical social work, and case management to manage team of Community Health Navigators REPORTING RELATIONSHIP See Table of Organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree required, BSW or MSW degree preferred.
Completion of a Ballad Health provided Community Health Worker training program upon hire as well as a Community Health Navigator or Community Health Worker Manager training program.
Leadership experience with a non-profit or community-based organization preferred.
Valid Driver’s License If applicable, valid and active Social Work licensure in appropriate state Requirements No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.