Clinical Navigator- Instructor /The Marcus Institute for Brain Health

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine

Job Title: Clinical Navigator- Instructor /The Marcus Institute for Brain Health  

Position #00835971:   Requisition #37037:

This position is internal to University of Colorado ORP retirees.

Job Summary:

MIBH currently seeks a Clinical Navigator who will work within an integrated practice unit (IPU) setting to determine appropriateness for participation in the clinical program at the Institute, and to support family programming.   The primary role of the Clinical Navigator will be to complete extensive medical record reviews and conduct intake assessment interviews with all applicants to gather and create a summary of necessary clinical data to assist the team in determining appropriateness of candidates for the MIBH program.  The Clinical Navigator will also coordinate the family program portion of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in collaboration with other members of the IPU team by developing programming and providing psychoeducation to further improve the overall treatment services provided at MIBH. The individual in this position must adhere to the State of Colorado Code of Ethics of their relevant discipline.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Review all program applications, self-report surveys, and relevant medical records
• Conduct 40-60 minute assessment interviews with applicants
• Outreach applicant’s current providers to gather additional clinical information, if necessary
• Create a 2-3 page written clinical summary of relevant medical, psychological, and psychosocial findings to present to the weekly Clinical Decision Team (CDT) to determine eligibility and appropriateness for the program
• Notify ineligible patients of alternative resources based on recommendations from the clinical decision team
• Support the Clinical Coordinator with substance reduction plans prior to MIBH evaluation if needed
• Provide a verbal synopsis of the written clinical summary during the evaluation component of the program to ensure the clinical team has a thorough understanding of the patient’s medical, social, and psychological health needs
• Support the intake team at MIBH with input on clinically related inquiries
• Support the ongoing development of the family portion of the program at MIBH
• Create innovative curriculum, psychoeducation, and programming to enhance family support in treatment at MIBH
• Enter appropriate documentation into EPIC in a timely and accurate manner
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with partner programs 

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a clinical care and research institute for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Psychological Health (PH) conditions such as post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. The primary focus of t