Description
Summary
The Community Health Worker is responsible for providing advanced health education, outreach, and care coordination services to individuals and families in the community. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. They work closely with healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and support services to improve health outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth assessments of patient needs, goals, and barriers to achieving good health outcomes.
- Provide advanced health education and coaching to individuals and families to promote healthy behaviors and self-management of chronic conditions.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans for patients with complex health needs.
- Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessi...