School-Based Mental Health Navigator

Western Wisconsin Health is seeking a part-time School-Based Mental Health Navigator (0.3 FTE) to join our team and support the Spring Valley School District! The School-Based Mental Health Navigator serves as a liaison between students, families, School District staff, Western Wisconsin Health (WWH), healthcare providers, behavioral health services, and community resources to improve access to needed care and support.

In collaboration with school counseling staff and WWH, the Navigator identifies student and family needs, facilitates connections to healthcare and behavioral health services, addresses Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) barriers, and coordinates referrals and follow-up. Serving as a consistent, accessible point of connection within the school environment, this position helps students and families overcome barriers to care while complementing existing school counseling, clinical assessment, and treatment services.

All of this is done to support the organization’s mission while living our values. QUALIFICATIONS Western Wisconsin Health expects employees to understand and to incorporate the values of our organization in their day-to-day practice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

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High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in social work, human services, psychology, behavioral health, public health, healthcare administration, community health, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience in behavioral health, social services, healthcare navigation, case management, community resource coordination, or working with children, adolescents, and families preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Maintain the integrity of highly confidential business and patient information Display and promote high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with organizational standards Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and electronic medical records Ability to anticipate, understand, and manage patient expectations and provide consistent delivery of services Clearly and effectively convey information to patients Ability to manage conflicting priorities and handle multiple tasks/projects concurrently Ability to consistently carry out

, able to acknowledge when commitments are not met, and take appropriate steps to fulfill responsibility Ability to clearly and effectively convey information to individuals or groups, including ability to choose the appropriate method or methods of communication Ability to analyze, identify, and solve problems while using sound judgment Work

• 0.3 FTE - 12 hours per week Location: Spring Valley, WI School District ABOUT WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH Western Wisconsin Health is an integrated hospital and family practice clinic located in Western Wisconsin, just 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul on I-94. Join an exciting and growing team with a focus on the future of health care delivery!