Outreach Specialist 1

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The department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Outreach Specialist 1 to work onsite on the UHealth campus. The Outreach Specialist 1 (H) supports in developing and implementing new and existing public education and outreach programs serving as a liaison to the community. Moreover, this position performs a wide variety of duties and demonstrates a high level of professionalism and effectiveness.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works with community-based organizations to plan promotional educational and other events targeted towards designing an increased awareness in the community.
• Aids with the preparation and distribution of provider education and mental health navigation manuals.
• Develops professional relationships with mental health providers, researchers, and community members.
• Identifies effective strategies for promoting enrollment in ongoing programs conducting active and passive recruitment, in-person, and online outreach.
• Collaborates with other members of the team on special projects and events.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Conducts brief surveys by phone.
• Aids with compiling data for presentations.
• Develops professional relationships with mental health providers, community providers, and community resources.

Department Specific Functions

• Upload and document referrals to the Behavioral Health Hub within 48 hours of referrals from participating UM HUB locations and or community providers including PAC, Kendall, School Health, Jackson ACC
• Review Referrals with BHH clinicians, social workers, and program manager.
• Document referrals, coordination of care and referring provider feedback in EPIC
• Assist providers with coordination of scheduling appointments or services
• Provide referral information during internal and DOH recurrent Referral Review Meetings
• Assists BHH with lunch and learn educational trainings of the BHH services
• Assist BHH with community resources and programs and networking with community services including providers
• Monitor social media awareness and website traffic
• Contact parents/guardians to identify social services needs and provide recommendations.
• Document patient information and contact attempts in the BHH Patient Tracker*
• Document BHH coordination and contact with family, PCP, BH Organizations, Social worker, and/or psychologists
• Process of coordination of care services Identify patient needs and assist in referrals to Behavioral Health Resources Share follow-up resources with family via phone or email, depending on patient preference Send follow-up care recommendations to PCP once the contact has occurred with family In the follow-up, include: Assist with completing patient referral form, BH assessment tools including PSC-17 Follow-Up BHH patients Follow-Up Services at the scheduled months: 1, 6, 12, 18-month follow-up checkpoint.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H6