Community Health Worker, Psychiatric Team

Job overview

The Community Health Worker, Psychiatric Team role is onsite in Worcester, MA, paying $20.67–$26.92 per hour. The position supports the Family Health Center’s Psychiatric Team and its patient outreach and care-management work. The worker helps patients engage in care by explaining services, coordinating treatment plans and referrals, and addressing barriers such as transportation, interpretation, and insurance access. The role also documents services and supports program data collection and requirements.

What you'll do

• Support patient follow-up and reminders and address barriers to care
• document services and assist with program requirements
• collect and analyze project data with data-management staff
• conduct outreach and explain services
• coordinate treatment plans and referrals
• advocate for patients regarding transportation, interpretation, insurance, and center services
• coordinate information across departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community health worker

psychiatric team

patient outreach

care management

worcester ma

family health center

bilingual

patient advocacy

referral coordination

monday–friday

$20.67–$26.92/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bilingual English and another language appropriate to the patient population required; high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant work or college-level internship experience required; Community Health Worker Core Training required within the first year; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

About the employer

Family Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.