Patient Educ Spec (38145) at COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE

Lakewood, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

32.66

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Education, Behavioral Health, Care Coordination, Community Resources, Health Education, Coaching, Skill Building, Social Determinants of Health

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Community Health Care - Lakewood Clinic - Lakewood, WA 98444 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Salary Range: $27.33 - $32.66 Hourly Job Shift: Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community. We want you to join us in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all. We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more! We are looking for Patient Education Specialist – Behavioral Health to join our clinics! The Patient Education Specialist - Behavioral Health works with the behavioral health team to help implement behavioral health change plans, coordinate care, and connects patients to appropriate community resources and providers. The Patient Education Specialist also works directly with patients receiving medications for opioid use disorder to assess social determinants of health and develop plans for patients to address areas of need, including connection with resources. The Patient Education Specialist functions as a health educator and as part of the clinical team, working with the provider, medical assistant, other clinic staff, and the family to provide brief coaching, discreet skill building, and coordination in accessing supports to address identified needs. Plus other duties as assigned. This position is grant funded and contingent. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in behavioral health, psychology, social work, or child development, or a closely related field; or equivalent experience We encourage anyone with a relevant combination of education and experience to apply.

Responsibilities

The Patient Education Specialist works with the behavioral health team to implement change plans and connect patients to resources. They also assess social determinants of health for patients receiving medications for opioid use disorder.