Care Navigator

Portage Path Behavioral Health has a New and Unique opportunity for a Care Navigator. The role of the Care Navigator is to assist Summit County residents that are hospitalized for psychiatric care, connect to community care upon discharge. The position requires strong communication skills to establish solid working relationships with local and regional hospital staff, agency staff, The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Service Board, and community partners. The Care Navigator will work collaboratively with community partners and work closely with clinical and administrative staff at local agencies to track and encourage treatment engagement and compliance. Additional job duties may include completing initial admission assessments in a hospital or community setting. The successful candidate will be licensed as an LPC / LPCC, or LSW / LISW and hold a valid Ohio driver’s license with reliable transportation to travel to hospitals and settings both within and outside of Summit County. With nearly 50 years of experience providing quality mental health, co-occuring and crisis services to greater Summit County Community, Portage Path Behavioral Health offers a vibrant clinical environment with excellent salary & benefits packages. Bi-lingual applicants fluent in both Spanish & English are encouraged to apply.