Research Peer Navigator
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- Norfolk, VA
- Medical Center (NDC) - Health Center
- Mental Health Research
- Full -time - Days
- 33350
Summary
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GENERAL SUMMARY
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The Research Peer Navigator will support families in pediatric primary care in navigating mental health services for their children and share knowledge related to lived experiences of being a parent with a young child with special needs. Reports to the Director of Research Administration.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Collaborates with the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation team.
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Collaborates with each medical home to support the integration of early childhood mental health consultation in primary care.
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Supports universal screening for adverse social determinants of health by connecting families with needed services and supports.
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Provides care navigation and follows up for families involved with infant and early childhood mental health consultation.
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Promotes healthy family functioning for families by providing information about children’s needs.
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Tracks outcomes of recommended community and clinical referrals and recommendations.
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Performs other tasks as assigned.
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LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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None
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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Associate’s degree or above is required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Experience using Microsoft products is preferred.
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Lived experience navigating healthcare system and/ or mental health services as a caregiver of a child with special needs (developmental, physical, or mental health) is strong preferred.
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Strong organizational abilities including effective time management skills, able to manage multiple tasks at the same time and respond in a timely manner
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Ability to thoroughly document work on an ongoing basis.
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Empathy for families under stress, high level of organization, exceptional professionalism, excellent communication skills with families and professionals are required
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Successful applicants must be flexible, able to accept direction, and participate in formal and informal training about early childhood mental health.
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Strong communication skills, particularly while engaging over the phone.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
