Health care manager Jobs in Salem, OR

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring : Full-time Behavioral Health Navigator (BHN) – South Salem Primary Care

Are you passionate about helping patients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system? Do you have the drive to connect individuals with the resources they need to thrive? If so, we want you on our team.

Who We Are

We are a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional care. Our mission is to ensure patients receive the right support at the right time, breaking down barriers to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. As a Behavioral Health Navigator (BHN) , you will be an essential advocate for patients, helping them access critical services while working alongside an outstanding healthcare team.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a vital link between patients and behavioral health, substance use disorder (SUD), and social services.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of mental health (MH) and SUD providers, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of available resources.
• Provide same-day support to primary care patients and respond promptly to referrals.
• Be accessible through multiple channels—phone, portal, and in-person—to assist patients and healthcare teams.
• Help patients navigate challenges related to social determinants of health (SDOH), including access to housing, legal services, and community resources.
• Collaborate with care teams, primary care providers, and local organizations to improve patient outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Behavioral Health Navigator .

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

About Our Company

Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high-quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff. The Praxis family approach is dynamically different from other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not "big box" health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs. We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting edge. Come see how healthcare is done right!

General Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, mobility to complete errands for deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.

Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff and patients.