Care Navigator, Department of Psychiatry, Dell Medical School Full-time Job

Job Posting Title:Care Navigator, Department of Psychiatry, Dell Medical School----Hiring Department:Department of Psychiatry----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Non-Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Jul 29, 2022----Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2023----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesThis is a grant funded position with an end date of 8/31/23 renewable based on availability of funding and work performance. Funding is expected to continue.Activities of the Care Navigator include coordinating care with mental health, primary care, and social services providers in partnership with other community organizations and supporting young adults with mental health challenges through skill building, advocacy, and system navigation. This position will be assigned on-campus with an expectation to report to work on-site during the scheduled work week. As a reminder, COVID-19 social distancing and safety guidelines are in place, and employees will be expected to comply with the safety protocol as outlined. PurposeThe Care Navigator will serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary team in an innovative, pilot mental health clinic that is focused on improving mental health services for young adults. This clinic is being built out of an exciting partnership between Austin Community College and the University of Texas Dell Medical School. The Care Navigator will have the opportunity to contribute to and build this first-of-its-kind clinic in Texas.ResponsibilitiesAssist in skill-building through coaching and one-on-one work with young adults. Advocate and assist with problem-solving that will help the client access and utilize mental health supports and services. Conduct community outreach. Develop relationships with diverse community members and organizations. Maintain regular communication with community partners.Attend agency staffings, team meetings, and other meetings/appointments as assigned. Complete necessary reporting requirements and ensure achievement of performance measures for funders and stakeholders. Maintain written documentation for all therapy services rendered, including the initial assessment, follow-up visits, and discharge summary, consistent with organizational standards.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma and Five (5) years of community/health or related experience OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills. This person should have good written and verbal communication skills and strong basic computer skills, which include the ability to document services in a clear and effective manner. He or she must function well independently and as part of a team. Excellent community engagement skills, including ability to reconcile differences. Strong customer service mindset in working with internal and external partners. Experience working with young adults from diverse backgrounds (people experiencing homelessness or violence, formerly incarcerated, people with disabilities, physical, and mental illnesses). Some knowledge of community-based resources including health and social services. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team in implementing project goals. English proficiency required. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence within the learning health system. At the Dell Medical School we strive to create a vital, inclusive health ecosystem. To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental values: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/culture. (Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.) Willingness to become certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Promotora/Community Health Worker and/or a Certified Peer Specialist Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience working with young adults strongly preferred. Experience working for or with mental health care and/or community-based organization. Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Promotora/Community Health Worker and/or a Certified Peer Specialist. Knowledge of resources that serve young adults, especially those with a mental health condition and/or other barriers. Understanding of equity, root causes of health disparities, and social determinants of health. Experience with referrals to social service providers and community organizations. Willingness to work some evening and weekend hours. Spanish proficiency. Knowledge of HIPAA/OSHA/ADA/FERPA compliance. Salary Range$43,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationUse of manual dexterityOccasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlinesField work as necessaryRequired MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: [PDF] [PDF] [PDF] [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.