Community Health Worker

This job is responsible for working in conjunction with a provider / interdisciplinary team to provide outreach services to patients with identified social, behavioral health, or mental health needs. An incumbent works in the field in a variety of settings, including physician clinics, patient homes, and the Emergency Department of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) hospitals to provide linkages for the various health care and social needs of the enrolled patients. Work is focused on : 1) establishing effective relationships and guiding the patient / caregiver through the health care system, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care / outcomes; 2) assisting in the coordination of efforts with the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patient satisfaction; 3) providing general education / training designed to promote self-awareness and reinforce / maximize patient / caregiver self-management skills / tools / resources; and 4) facilitati...Worker, Health, Healthcare, Behavioral Health, Patient