Community Health Worker - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center : Job Details

Flexibility in schedule to meet members' need. Provides telephonic assistance to members and family members concerning recovery tools and resources. Engage the community to improve underlying social and economic conditions that impact health. Assist in scheduling appointments as needed. Identifying challenges a member faces in the Eight Stages of Wellness and Recovery. Connect the member to community-based treatment and recovery supports. Travel throughout the region. Mobilize the community level to enhance provider understanding of community needs and preferences. Advocate for the members' community needs, medical and behavioral health needs. Empower the member to self-advocate and follow through with treatment (making and attending scheduled appointments, setting goals, and community networking). Represents community Care's and UPMC Health Plan recovery and transformation at all levels. Utilize motivational interviewing to effectively identify the member's strengths, needs, motivatio...Behavioral Health, Health, Worker, Recovery, Healthcare, Support, Skills