Population Health Specialist jobs in Fayetteville, NC

About Us:

Cityblock Health is the first tech-driven provider for communities with complex needs—bringing better care to where it’s needed most, block by block. Founded in 2017 on the premise that “health is local” and based in Brooklyn, we are backed by Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs along with some of the top healthcare investors in the country.

Our mission is to improve the health of underserved communities. Importantly, our solutions are designed specifically for Medicaid and lower-income Medicare beneficiaries, and we meet our members where they are, bringing care into the home and neighborhoods through our community-based care teams and Virtual Care offerings.

In close collaboration with community-based organizations, local providers, and leading health plans, we are reorganizing the health system to focus on what matters to our members. Equipped with world-class, custom care delivery technology, we deliver personalized primary care, behavioral health, and social services to deliver a radically better experience of care for every member and community we serve.

Our Values:

• Aim for Understanding
• Be All In
• Bring Your Whole Self
• Lean Into Discomfort
• Put Members First

About our Team:

We employ a field-based, home-based care model and are committed to meeting members where they are--in their homes, in their community, and in our Hubs. You will go above and beyond to connect with Cityblock members in a non-judgmental, respectful and empathic manner, to meet their needs, and to provide feedback to the system as a whole as we strive to do better every day.

About the Role:

Behavioral health services and care programming are available to all Cityblock members. The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) is part of a dedicated behavioral health care team, and will be available for care team referrals to triage member needs, provide short-term therapeutic interventions, address the needs of members presenting with serious mental illness (SMI) or substance use disorder (SUD), manage behavioral health escalations and help facilitate transitions of care as needed.

Requirements for the Role:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
• 2-years post Master’s Degree
• Active LCSW in North Carolina
• Comfortable using technology to support members without in-person contact (telephone and text etiquette, virtual visit platforms, etc.)
• Understanding of how to use scheduling platforms to ensure accurate appointment scheduling and management
• Understanding of how to use electronic health record systems and/or care facilitation platforms to ensure accurate documentation
• Proficient in collecting member clinical and demographic data and documenting appropriately in a timely manner
• Versed in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma informed Care principles
• Versed in and able to apply Behavioral Activation Therapy and/or problem solving treatment in practice
• Comfortable providing short-term therapy
• Strong problem solving skills - can make difficult decisions and knows when to collaborate with other team members
• Able to provide creative solutions to challenges within the healthcare system that are impeding optimization of members’ care and health
• Growth and learning mentality, ability to think outside the box, go outside the bounds of “traditional” responsibilities
• Adaptable to change and prepared for frequent, fast-paced changes and shifting priorities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Hybrid work
• Telehealth

License/Certification:

• Licensed Certified Social Worker (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fayetteville, NC 28304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fayetteville, NC 28304