High Risk Navigator-Social Services

Northwell HealthNorwalk, Connecticut

$30 - $56 / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$30-$56/hour

Job Description

Description

Position at Northwell Health

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

The High-Risk Navigator plays a critical role in strengthening community partnerships to bridge gaps in healthcare, coordinate care, and connect at-risk populations with essential resources. This role focuses on improving outcomes by addressing social determinants of health and referring targeted individuals to appropriate services, including community-based mental health and addiction providers. Acting as a liaison, the High-Risk Navigator coordinates and leverages existing community resources to enhance the quality of care, reduce barriers, and foster patient engagement.

Responsibilities:

1. Convenes coordinated care team meetings that may include representatives from hospitals, local mental health authorities and treatment providers, residential facilities, home care agencies, federally qualified health centers, homeless outreach teams, substance use disorder treatment organizations, social services, health departments, city agencies and housing providers.

2. Identifies individuals in need of intervention. Prepares and delivers case presentations. Develops and oversees community treatment plans for high-risk clients. Serves as a liaison between local hospitals and community based organizations to better coordinate care for complex need individuals.

3. Provides outreach as appropriate for identified high-risk individuals.

4. Facilitates ongoing collaboration among hospital and community service providers to reduce service duplication, optimize resource utilization, enhance care coordination and outreach efforts, connect individuals to providers addressing health-related social needs, and share aggregate outcome data to drive improved outcomes

5. Acts as a representative in local, regional, and statewide committees and meetings to advocate for and advance initiatives that improve care for clients.

6. Establishes policies and protocols to expedite access to services and implements mechanisms that ensure effective follow up.

7. Collects and manages data, including patient reviews, care plans, demographics, and outcomes, to support care coordination and support initiatives.

8. Works with local implementation teams to ensure program goals are being met.

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

10. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.

11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

12. Performs other duties as required.

Education Skills Experience:

Required: Bachelor's degree. Knowledge of health care field and supportive housing required. Must possess strong leadership skills and strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills are required. Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary service professionals. Good computer skills are required.Minimum Experience: three years.

Desired: Masters degree in social services, health care, public administration or policy field preferred. A bilingual ability (English/Spanish) is desirable.

Company: Nuvance Health

Org Unit: 2079

Department: Community Health

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly

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FAQs About High Risk Navigator-Social Services Jobs at Northwell Health

What is the work location for this position at Northwell Health?

This job at Northwell Health is located in Norwalk, Connecticut, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Northwell Health?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $29.65–$55.55 per hour for this role.

What employment applies to this position at Northwell Health?

Northwell Health lists this role as a Full-time position.

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Northwell Health is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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