Home Base Veteran Outreach Coordinator

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Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program, is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds – including post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, co-occurring substance use disorder, family relationship challenges and other issues associated with Military service – for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class clinical care, wellness, education, and research.

The Home Base Veteran Outreach Coordinator is a point of contact for veterans and their families seeking care and / or education regarding Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other combat-related stress. When not assigned to the Intensive Clinical Program, the Veteran Outreach Coordinator role changes to educate and provide outreach to New England-based veterans and their families about Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and encourages the community to take advantage of services available through the Home Base Program. The Coordinator is an employee of MGH and works alongside a team of world class medical professionals to help educate veterans, their families, social workers, employers, community service providers, veterans’ groups, and others as to how to recognize symptoms of PTS / TBI and the ways in which they or their loved ones can seek help. The Veteran Outreach Coordinator guides veterans through the treatment evaluation process in the Home Base Clinic and works closely with the clinical staff in the Home Base Program around patient case management and ongoing monitoring of patient needs. The Coordinator provides active patient outreach, including phone, email, in-person meetings and text messaging.

Job Summary

Summary

Responsible for community outreach, engagement, and support to enhance access to behavioral health programs. The Outreach Coordinator collaborates with community partners, healthcare professionals, and social service agencies to promote mental health awareness and address the behavioral health needs of individuals.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Conduct proactive outreach within the community to identify individuals in need of behavioral health services.
• Establish relationships with community organizations, schools, primary care providers, and other relevant stakeholders to enhance outreach efforts.
• Conduct initial assessments to identify the behavioral health needs of individuals.
• Provide information and referrals to appropriate behavioral health services and resources.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide immediate support and intervention.
• Collaborate with crisis intervention teams, law enforcement, and emergency services as needed.
• Advocate for individuals with behavioral health needs to ensure they receive timely and appropriate care.
• Conduct community education and awareness programs on mental health topics.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

One Constitution Wharf

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.43 - $29.21 / Hourly

Grade

4At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement :

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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