Autism Navigator - Full Time
: Job Details :

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 for new to Mercy applicants!

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Overview:

The Autism Navigator at the Mercy Kids Autism Center (MKAC) will serve as a key contact and resource for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, handling intake, triage, and post-diagnosis counseling. They will follow up with families on resources and referrals and may provide individual counseling and behavior management.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or Bachelor's degree of Nursing.
• Licensure: Current LCSW, LMSW, or RN in state of practice.
• Experience: Three years pediatric care management experience, working with families as well as multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychologists, nurse practitioners and therapists.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience: Prior experience with community resources for children with Autism. Experience working with children and families affected by common co-occurring diagnoses and neurodevelopment.
• Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: To effectively support children with Autism, knowledge and experience with community resources are essential, along with familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis and Individual Education Plan Advocacy.• Maintains confidentiality and compliance. Understands relevant policies, displays attention to detail, and ethical decision-making. Has the ability to identify areas for improvement, implement changes effectively.• Demonstrates patient advocacy and communication that involves strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to encourage participation in treatment plans.• Applies effective resource coordination, care management, organizational skills, thorough assessments, and efficient intervention strategies.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans