Careers in Human Development

DescriptionCHRISTUS Health, as a recipient of grant funding, partners with AmeriCorps State and National to provide outreach, education, and navigation services to address the social determinants of health across each of the communities we serve. Significant goals of this partnership are to: 1) Serve communities with concentrated poverty, rural communities, and tribal communities; 2) Create workforce pathways for AmeriCorps members, including deliberate training, such as pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities, certifications, and hiring preferences or support; and 3) Enhance member experience by providing opportunities for skill attainment, personal growth, and connections to the community they are serving in support of a lifetime of civic participation.  To this end, CHRISTUS Health will engage with individuals to serve their communities as AmeriCorps service members. Members serve for a minimum of a one-year term and will not be considered employees of CHRISTUS Health. Members have the opportunity to receive Community Health Worker training and obtain state certification. A living allowance, health insurance, and end of service education award (managed by AmeriCorps State and National) are provided, but other CHRISTUS Health employee benefits will not be offered to individuals participating in this program.   More information about AmeriCorps is available here: Serve | AmeriCorps Summary: Working collaboratively with AmeriCorps Community Connector Members, Community Health Workers, clinicians, and administrative staff, the AmeriCorps Community Connector II uses advanced community health skills to provide mentorship, technical assistance, and quality review for AmeriCorps Community Connector I team members. The role includes consolidating programmatic data and sharing insights with leadership.  The Community Connector II delivers culturally competent, patient‑centered screening, referral, and navigation services to connect individuals and families with appropriate social and medical resources. This position supports individuals in developing care plans, identifying barriers, setting goals, and accessing needed services. Additionally, the role facilitates communication between individuals and clinical or community providers, provides health and wellness education, maintains accurate data and documentation, and supports initiatives aligned with the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.  Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.  Conducts social needs screenings and links individuals to appropriate community resources through referral and navigation services.  Assists individuals in creating action plans to address identified needs, encouraging goal‑setting, problem‑solving, and ongoing progress monitoring.  Provides health, wellness, disease‑prevention, and resource education to individuals and families.  Mentors and coaches AmeriCorps Community Connector I team members, providing guidance, skill‑building, and technical assistance for program implementation.  Supports daily program planning and delivers regular updates to the Connector I team members.  Observes and reviews Connector I activities, including patient interactions and data entry, to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to program standards.  Reviews and consolidates programmatic data and provides regular reports on performance metrics and program impact to ministry leaders and the AmeriCorps team.  Builds trusting relationships through culturally appropriate support, structured visits, and follow‑up communications across various community settings.  Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of community resources and collaborates with  community‑based partners to support individuals’ needs and gather feedback on referral outcomes.  Enhances care coordination by facilitating communication and relationships between individuals and healthcare or community providers.  Collaborates with supervisors and clinical teams to coordinate care and address identified healthcare needs.  Supports individuals with chronic disease self‑management and medication adherence.  Promotes appropriate use of primary care and assists individuals in identifying primary care options and establishing a medical home.  Completes accurate documentation and maintains data in compliance with organizational policies, state and federal regulations, and confidentiality requirements.  Protects all patient information and adheres to all privacy and confidentiality standards.  Committed to serving vulnerable populations and a willingness to learn about health issues, the healthcare system, and community resources.  Perform other related duties as assigned.  Requirements: Education/Skills  High school diploma or equivalent required  Some college or a Community Health worker training program preferred  Computer skills (to include data entry into Electronic Medical Records Systems, report extraction, and data maintenance in spreadsheets) required  Strong organizational and communication skills required  Must have good judgment, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to build positive, open-minded, and nonjudgmental relationships  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred  Experience  2 or more years of experience in volunteering or working in a community setting, healthcare facility, public health department, or community-based organization preferred  Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications  Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Certification required within 6 months of hire  In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.  Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionCHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.  The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites  A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine  Accredited Chest Pain Center  Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team  Summary: The Care Manager (CM) PRN works in collaboration with the patient/family, physicians, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient progression through the continuum of care and to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. The CM is responsible for identifying, initiating, and managing optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and length of stay management. Support and expertise are provided through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Care Coordination and Discharge Planning are both responsibilities of this role. The CM assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating the efforts of other team members and identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. The CM adheres to departmental and organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies, and procedures, and continually assures regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Interviews patients/families to obtain information about social, emotional, and financial factors which may impact health status both prior to, and after, discharge and assess the patient’s current formal and informal support system as well as available benefits and resources. Works with the CMII or CMIII to develop and monitor the patient’s plan of care to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of services. Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum of care in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Serves as resource, provides support, and acts as an advocate on behalf of the patient related to treatment decisions and end of life issues. Closely monitors patient length of stay and communicates/collaborates with appropriate interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers and expedite discharge. Identifies and escalates local and system barriers that are impeding diagnostic or treatment progress and issues related to quality and risk as appropriate in a timely manner. Works to resolve identified delays to discharge. Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting. Assesses needs for discharge planning and continuing care/resource support following discharge; independently makes recommendations to patients and families regarding post-acute level of care needs and options including: Acute Rehabilitation Placement Nursing Home or Skilled Nursing placement Psychiatric or Substance Abuse placement New Dialysis Child/Adult/Domestic Abuse Home Health/Hospice Referrals Legal issues (adoptions, guardianship) Assistance with Advance Directives Community Resource needs Financial Issues/Funding options DME Referrals and Coordination Social Determinants of Health Ensures appropriate communication and updates are provided to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care. Provide appropriate interventions which demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity toward cultural diversity and the religious, developmental, health literacy, and educational backgrounds of the patient population. Provides information and support to patients and families, helping them access needed resources within the medical center and community. Ensures and maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician, and payor. Collaborates with the physician and other health care professionals to promote appropriate use of medical center resources. Actively participates in Multidisciplinary/Patient Care Progression Rounds. Escalates cases as appropriate and per policy to Physician Advisors and/or CM Director. Documents in the medical record per regulatory and department guidelines. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Must have excellent verbal and written communication and ability to interact with diverse populations. Must have critical and analytical thinking skills. Must have demonstrated clinical competency. Must have ability to Multitask and to function in a stressful and fast paced environment. Must have working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement. Must have understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources. Must have ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients and their families. Must have understanding of internal and external resources and knowledge of available community resources. Must have the ability to move around the hospital to all areas for the majority of the workday while in office the rest of the day; general office and hospital environment. Job Requirements: Education/Skills One of the following education is required: Certificate, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in nursing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work Experience Experience in the clinical or acute care setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications LVN/LPN, RN, LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW in the state of employment is required. BLS preferred.   Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

Position Overview:The Medical Social Worker in the Communicable Diseases Unit provides medical social work services and facilitates care for individuals diagnosed with HIV who are new to care or returning, as well as individuals starting on PrEP/nPEP.This position is for community-based case management and involves working in the field and community for the majority of the time, with a clinical component. This position focuses on re-engaging individuals who are out of HIV medical care and providing case management until they achieve viral suppression.The medical social worker will also work in the CDU Sexual Health Clinic and TB/Clinic, rotating to provide clinical medical social work services to clinic clients. The social worker in this position will also participate in monthly community outreach events with our testing and Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) teams in areas with rising STI rates. Candidates for this position should have a Master of Social Work and an active license to practice in the State of Texas.Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:Consult with health care team to further their understanding of patient social and emotional factors.Review work for accuracy and completeness.Interview clients and/or their families to assess their psychosocial and/or resource needs.Develop and implement individual social work treatment plan.Compile data/information for reports, cost estimates, etc.Write informational reports.Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program.Record data on appropriate form/log, etc.Attend meetings as section representative.Seek and evaluate alternative funding sources.Attend meetings/seminars to stay current in job practices.Counsel individuals and/or their families to increase their understanding and acceptance of treatment, etc. and to help patient adjust after treatment.Perform other tasks as required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.Knowledge of theoretical constructs of human development.Knowledge of community resources available for children's development, emotional therapy and/or support.Knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling techniques used in trauma, grief, or crisis situations.Knowledge of social work theory and techniques.Knowledge of the requirements for categorical assistance programs.Knowledge of psycho-social factors impacted by illness and disability and intervention techniques.Knowledge of federal and state program requirements for services to children, adolescents and their families.Knowledge of health education assessment, instructions and evaluation methods.Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Social Work OR Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to counseling individuals in crisis/trauma situations.Licenses and Certifications Required:Licensed under the Regulation of Social Work Practitioners Act of the State of Texas and will be required to maintain during employment.Preferred Qualifications:Social work experience in dealing with medical care, mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness issues.Bilingual in English and Spanish.Ability to travel to multiple locations.Demonstrated experience working with communicable diseases including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and tuberculosis (TB).Austin Public HealthThis position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan. Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website.For more information and to apply please visit:  Search for Jobs

DescriptionSummary: Secures background information from patients and their families for social evaluation of environment and family relationships. Discusses information obtained in patient and family interviews with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital and community personnel. Assists patients in finding resources they will need in their homes following discharge. Acts in a liaison role between hospital and family when patient is transferred to other hospital facilities Responsibilities: Utilize assessment data to ascertain psychosocial risk factors and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient Responsible for implementing clinical interventions that promote, maintain or restore mental health, effect rehabilitation and facilitate developmental progression Requirements: Education/Skills Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required Experience Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing behavioral health, social services, or counseling support in a healthcare, hospital, or community-based setting, including experience conducting patient and family assessments and coordinating care or resources. Requires demonstrated experience collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and community agencies, to support discharge planning, care transitions, and continuity of care. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current, unrestricted licensure in the State of Texas, Louisiana, or New Mexico is required, or the ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state prior to start date. Acceptable licenses may include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent state-recognized behavioral health licensure, consistent with scope of practice and role responsibilities. Basic Life Support required Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

DescriptionSummary: The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all clientele including the general public, patients referred from Providers, and athletes of all ages and sports, with the three major goals of improving performance, reducing injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the clientele or athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility. Responsibilities: Design Training Programs: The strength and conditioning coach will work with the strength and conditioning director and the other coaches to design training programs that revolve around medical fitness, structural balance, bridging the gap between physical therapy and on field performance, wellness training, strength training, energy system training/conditioning, and flexibility and recovery geared toward the specific individual needs or goals and towards specific sports. They must account for procedures and regulations over the governing body and use training programs not just to maximize human performance but also to minimize injury. Evaluate: Strength and conditioning coaches observe training, practice, performance, and use their observations in conjunction with member record to assess strengths and weaknesses to design accordingly. Maintain Membership Records: The strength and conditioning coach must maintain detailed, accurate, and updated records for all members in order to track progress. They communicate this information with coaches and administration and use athlete and member data in order to assess training programs for effectiveness. Administer Tests: In order to properly individualize training programs and evaluate all members, the strength and conditioning coach designs and performs baseline tests to assess the skills and weaknesses of each individual. Resolves problems in administrative areas and ensures compliance with regulations and standards. Helps fiscal management and other administrative staff in implementing cost effective policies and procedures for all operational areas including bookkeeping, billing, insurance, fee schedules, credit/collections, purchasing, data processing and space planning. Works in conjunction with Orthopaedic Practice Administrator and corporate Marketing Department in practice development. Ensures the effective implementation of job descriptions, personnel policies and payroll practices. Serves as liaison between center and external agencies. Works with staff and customers to ensure quality membership care and services are provided. Maintain effective communication with providers and staff; conducts monthly meetings with providers and staff. Create a positive work place. Gathers and reports monthly and annual data for fiscal, statistical and planning purposes. Develops and implements revenue enhancement strategies for existing practice(s). Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care and strength training trends and practices. May be responsible for assuring all appropriate licensure, certifications and/or accreditations are secured according to policy. Follows the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintains strict confidentiality. Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission. Maintains established CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Trinity Mother France’s cultural diversity objectives. Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System Service Guarantee. Collaborates effectively with physicians, administrators, members, families, other departments, and the community to provide quality patient care and enhance patient outcomes. Ensures assessment of competency of all associates is completed as a part of the orientation program and on an ongoing basis. On an annual basis, contributes to the development of operating and capital budgets to meet the needs of the human performance center. Reviews financial and productivity management reports and takes appropriate actions. Supervises their clientele and fields to ensure timely and efficient management. Coordinates with Providers, Physical Therapists, and employees as needed to ensure projects and assignments are coordinated as necessary by the Administrative staff. Demonstrates adherence to the Mission and CORE values of the CHRISTUS Health System. Performs other related work as required. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree CSCS NSCA Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionSummary: Secures background information from patients and their families for social evaluation of environment and family relationships. Discusses information obtained in patient and family interviews with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital and community personnel. Assists patients in finding resources they will need in their homes following discharge. Acts in a liaison role between hospital and family when patient is transferred to other hospital facilities Responsibilities: Utilize assessment data to ascertain psychosocial risk factors and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient Responsible for implementing clinical interventions that promote, maintain or restore mental health, effect rehabilitation and facilitate developmental progression Requirements: Education/Skills Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required Experience Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing behavioral health, social services, or counseling support in a healthcare, hospital, or community-based setting, including experience conducting patient and family assessments and coordinating care or resources. Requires demonstrated experience collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and community agencies, to support discharge planning, care transitions, and continuity of care. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current, unrestricted licensure in the State of Texas, Louisiana, or New Mexico is required, or the ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state prior to start date. Acceptable licenses may include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent state-recognized behavioral health licensure, consistent with scope of practice and role responsibilities. Basic Life Support required Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

DescriptionSummary: Secures background information from patients and their families for social evaluation of environment and family relationships. Discusses information obtained in patient and family interviews with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital and community personnel. Assists patients in finding resources they will need in their homes following discharge. Acts in a liaison role between hospital and family when patient is transferred to other hospital facilities Responsibilities: Utilize assessment data to ascertain psychosocial risk factors and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient Responsible for implementing clinical interventions that promote, maintain or restore mental health, effect rehabilitation and facilitate developmental progression Requirements: Education/Skills Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required Experience Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing behavioral health, social services, or counseling support in a healthcare, hospital, or community-based setting, including experience conducting patient and family assessments and coordinating care or resources. Requires demonstrated experience collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and community agencies, to support discharge planning, care transitions, and continuity of care. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current, unrestricted licensure in the State of Texas, Louisiana, or New Mexico is required, or the ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state prior to start date. Acceptable licenses may include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent state-recognized behavioral health licensure, consistent with scope of practice and role responsibilities. Basic Life Support required Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Part Time

DescriptionSummary: The Clinical Educator II plays a vital role in advancing clinical excellence through the design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education and competency development. This role leads and supports onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development for clinical staff across diverse specialties. The educator applies adult learning principles, evidence-based practices, and innovative modalities - including simulation, eLearning, and microlearning - to foster a culture of continuous learning and clinical proficiency. The Clinical Educator II collaborates with clinical teams to ensure education initiatives meet regulatory standards, support safe patient care, and align with organizational goals. Serves as a subject matter expert and mentor to Clinical Educator I and other staff. Participates in and supports the strategic planning and quality improvement efforts of the education team. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Conducts learning needs assessments to identify gaps in clinical knowledge, skills, and practice. Designs, develops, and leads education programs using contemporary teaching strategies and technologies. Facilitates onboarding and orientation for new clinical staff, ensuring smooth integration into practice environments. Coordinates and validate clinical competencies for new hires and existing staff, including annual skills assessments and regulatory requirements. Integrates simulation-based learning, case-based scenarios, and hands-on training to enhance clinical decision-making and critical thinking. Serves as a resource and mentor for preceptors, supporting their development and effectiveness in staff training. Promotes evidence-based practice and support staff in translating research into clinical application. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support interprofessional education and shared learning experiences. Maintains documentation of educational activities, competency validations, and outcomes for compliance and quality improvement. Participates in committees and initiatives focused on clinical education, safety, and performance improvement. Evaluates program effectiveness and implements improvements. Serves as a resource for evidence-based practice and clinical standards. Responsible for other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; current enrollment considered with an expectation of completion within a defined timeframe Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and technology-enhanced learning tools (simulation, LMS, eLearning platforms) Experience 2 years of clinical experience required Experience in education, preceptorship, or staff development preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN licensure in the state of employment or compact required ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) preferred BLS required within 30 days of hire In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.  Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionSummary: Secures background information from patients and their families for social evaluation of environment and family relationships. Discusses information obtained in patient and family interviews with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital and community personnel. Assists patients in finding resources they will need in their homes following discharge. Acts in a liaison role between hospital and family when patient is transferred to other hospital facilities Responsibilities: Utilize assessment data to ascertain psychosocial risk factors and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient Responsible for implementing clinical interventions that promote, maintain or restore mental health, effect rehabilitation and facilitate developmental progression Requirements: Education/Skills Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required Experience Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing behavioral health, social services, or counseling support in a healthcare, hospital, or community-based setting, including experience conducting patient and family assessments and coordinating care or resources. Requires demonstrated experience collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and community agencies, to support discharge planning, care transitions, and continuity of care. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current, unrestricted licensure in the State of Texas, Louisiana, or New Mexico is required, or the ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state prior to start date. Acceptable licenses may include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent state-recognized behavioral health licensure, consistent with scope of practice and role responsibilities. Basic Life Support required Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Part Time

DescriptionCHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.   Summary: The Care Manager (CM) II works in collaboration with the patient/family, physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient progression through the continuum of care and to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. The CM is responsible for identifying, initiating and managing optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and length of stay management. Support and expertise are provided through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Care Coordination and Discharge Planning are both responsibilities of this role. The CM assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members and identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. The CM adheres to departmental and organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures, and continually assures regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Coordinates the integration of case management functions into the patient care and discharge planning processes in collaboration with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies, and healthcare facilities. Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum of care in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Serves as resource, provides support, and advocates on behalf of the patient related to treatment decisions and end of life issues. Closely monitor patient length of stay in regard to the geometric mean length of stay and communicate/collaborate with appropriate interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers and expedite discharge. Implements and monitors the patient’s plan of care to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of services. Identifies and escalates local and system barriers that are impeding diagnostic or treatment progress and issues related to quality and risk as appropriate in a timely manner. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge. Uses advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues. Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting. Interviews patients/families to obtain information about social, emotional, and financial factors which impact health status to develop comprehensive discharge planning assessment and care plan. Assesses needs for discharge planning and continuing care/resource support following discharge; independently makes recommendations to patients and families regarding post-acute level of care needs and options including: Acute Rehabilitation Placement Nursing Home or Skilled Nursing placement Psychiatric or Substance Abuse placement New Dialysis Child/Adult/Domestic Abuse Home Health/Hospice Referrals Legal issues (adoptions, guardianship) Assistance with Advance Directives Community Resource needs Financial Issues/Funding options DME Referrals and Coordination Social Determinants of Health Initiates discharge planning at the time of admission and makes post-hospital service referrals based upon information gathered during assessment and interactions with physicians, multidisciplinary care team, and payors as indicated. Acts as patient advocate by negotiating for, and coordinating, resources with payors, agencies, and vendors. Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care. Provide appropriate interventions which demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity toward cultural diversity and the religious, developmental, health literacy, and educational backgrounds of the patient population. Assesses the patient’s formal and informal support system as well as available benefits and/or community resources. Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop and individualized care plan in collaboration with the physician. Ensures and maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician and payor. Provides education, information, direction, and support related to patient’s goals of care. Acts as patient advocate to develop treatment plan and coordinate patient care and to transition patient to the appropriate next level of care. Demonstrates and promotes respect for the dignity and rights of every patient while adhering to the safety standards and practices of the organization and the nursing profession. Collaborates with the physician and other health care professionals to promote appropriate use of medical center resources. Provides information and support to patients and families, helping them access needed resources within the medical center and community. Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities involving length of stay, resource utilization, avoidable days, cost per case, and readmissions. Measures effectiveness of interventions through direct communication with post-acute care providers, patients, and caregivers. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency. Actively participates in Multidisciplinary/Patient Care Progression Rounds. Escalates cases as appropriate and per policy to Physician Advisors and/or CM Director. Documents in the medical record per regulatory and department guidelines. May be asked to assist with special projects. May serve a preceptor or orienter to new associates. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Must have excellent verbal and written communication and ability to interact with diverse populations. Must have critical and analytical thinking skills. Must have demonstrated clinical competency. Must have the ability to Multitask and to function in a stressful and fast paced environment. Must have working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement. Must have understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources. Must have ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients and their families. Must be understanding of internal and external resources and knowledge of available community resources. Must have the ability to move around the hospital to all areas for the majority of the workday while in office the rest of the day; general office and hospital environment. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred) or Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS Care Manager I Position for at least 5 years on top of the required experience in lieu of education required. Experience Two or more years clinical experience with one year in the acute care setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN or LMSW in the state of employment is required for new hires. LBSW accepted for associates with 5+ years of demonstrated success and experience in CHRISTUS Care Manager I role. Certification in Case Management preferred. BLS preferred.   Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionSummary: Secures background information from patients and their families for social evaluation of environment and family relationships. Discusses information obtained in patient and family interviews with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital and community personnel. Assists patients in finding resources they will need in their homes following discharge. Acts in a liaison role between hospital and family when patient is transferred to other hospital facilities Responsibilities: Utilize assessment data to ascertain psychosocial risk factors and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient Responsible for implementing clinical interventions that promote, maintain or restore mental health, effect rehabilitation and facilitate developmental progression Requirements: Education/Skills Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required Experience Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing behavioral health, social services, or counseling support in a healthcare, hospital, or community-based setting, including experience conducting patient and family assessments and coordinating care or resources. Requires demonstrated experience collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and community agencies, to support discharge planning, care transitions, and continuity of care. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current, unrestricted licensure in the State of Texas, Louisiana, or New Mexico is required, or the ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state prior to start date. Acceptable licenses may include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent state-recognized behavioral health licensure, consistent with scope of practice and role responsibilities. Basic Life Support required Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Part Time

DescriptionSummary: The Care Manager (CM) II works in collaboration with the patient/family, physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient progression through the continuum of care and to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. The CM is responsible for identifying, initiating and managing optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and length of stay management. Support and expertise are provided through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Care Coordination and Discharge Planning are both responsibilities of this role. The CM assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members and identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. The CM adheres to departmental and organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures, and continually assures regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Coordinates the integration of case management functions into the patient care and discharge planning processes in collaboration with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies, and healthcare facilities. Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum of care in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Serves as resource, provides support, and advocates on behalf of the patient related to treatment decisions and end of life issues. Closely monitor patient length of stay in regard to the geometric mean length of stay and communicate/collaborate with appropriate interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers and expedite discharge. Implements and monitors the patient’s plan of care to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of services. Identifies and escalates local and system barriers that are impeding diagnostic or treatment progress and issues related to quality and risk as appropriate in a timely manner. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge. Uses advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues. Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting. Interviews patients/families to obtain information about social, emotional, and financial factors which impact health status to develop comprehensive discharge planning assessment and care plan. Assesses needs for discharge planning and continuing care/resource support following discharge; independently makes recommendations to patients and families regarding post-acute level of care needs and options including: Acute Rehabilitation Placement Nursing Home or Skilled Nursing placement Psychiatric or Substance Abuse placement New Dialysis Child/Adult/Domestic Abuse Home Health/Hospice Referrals Legal issues (adoptions, guardianship) Assistance with Advance Directives Community Resource needs Financial Issues/Funding options DME Referrals and Coordination Social Determinants of Health Initiates discharge planning at the time of admission and makes post-hospital service referrals based upon information gathered during assessment and interactions with physicians, multidisciplinary care team, and payors as indicated. Acts as patient advocate by negotiating for, and coordinating, resources with payors, agencies, and vendors. Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care. Provide appropriate interventions which demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity toward cultural diversity and the religious, developmental, health literacy, and educational backgrounds of the patient population. Assesses the patient’s formal and informal support system as well as available benefits and/or community resources. Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop and individualized care plan in collaboration with the physician. Ensures and maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician and payor. Provides education, information, direction, and support related to patient’s goals of care. Acts as patient advocate to develop treatment plan and coordinate patient care and to transition patient to the appropriate next level of care. Demonstrates and promotes respect for the dignity and rights of every patient while adhering to the safety standards and practices of the organization and the nursing profession. Collaborates with the physician and other health care professionals to promote appropriate use of medical center resources. Provides information and support to patients and families, helping them access needed resources within the medical center and community. Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities involving length of stay, resource utilization, avoidable days, cost per case, and readmissions. Measures effectiveness of interventions through direct communication with post-acute care providers, patients, and caregivers. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency. Actively participates in Multidisciplinary/Patient Care Progression Rounds. Escalates cases as appropriate and per policy to Physician Advisors and/or CM Director. Documents in the medical record per regulatory and department guidelines. May be asked to assist with special projects. May serve a preceptor or orienter to new associates. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Must have excellent verbal and written communication and ability to interact with diverse populations. Must have critical and analytical thinking skills. Must have demonstrated clinical competency. Must have the ability to Multitask and to function in a stressful and fast paced environment. Must have working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement. Must have understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources. Must have ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients and their families. Must be understanding of internal and external resources and knowledge of available community resources. Must have the ability to move around the hospital to all areas for the majority of the workday while in office the rest of the day; general office and hospital environment. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred) or Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS Care Manager I Position for at least 5 years on top of the required experience in lieu of education required. Experience Two or more years clinical experience with one year in the acute care setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN or LMSW in the state of employment is required for new hires. LBSW accepted for associates with 5+ years of demonstrated success and experience in CHRISTUS Care Manager I role. Certification in Case Management preferred. BLS preferred.   Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionCHRISTUS Health, as a recipient of grant funding, partners with AmeriCorps State and National to provide outreach, education, and navigation services to address the social determinants of health across each of the communities we serve. Significant goals of this partnership are to: 1)Serve communities with concentrated poverty, rural communities, and tribal communities; 2) Create workforce pathways for AmeriCorps members, including deliberate training, such as pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities, certifications, and hiring preferences or support; and 3) Enhance member experience by providing opportunities for skill attainment, personal growth, and connections to the community they are serving in support of a lifetime of civic participation.  To this end, CHRISTUS Health will engage with individuals to serve their communities as AmeriCorps service members. Members serve for a minimum of a one-year term and will not be considered employees of CHRISTUS Health. Members have the opportunity to receive Community Health Worker training and obtain state certification. A living allowance, health insurance, and end of service education award (managed by AmeriCorps State and National) are provided, but other CHRISTUS Health employee benefits will not be offered to individuals participating in this program.  More information about AmeriCorps is available here: Serve | AmeriCorps  Summary: Working collaboratively as part of a team of AmeriCorps Community Connector Members, Community Health Workers, clinicians, and administrative staff, the AmeriCorps Community Connector I provides culturally competent, patient‑centered screening, referral, and navigation services to connect individuals and families with appropriate social and medical resources. The role includes developing care plans, identifying barriers and goals, supporting communication between individuals and service providers, and delivering education on health, wellness, and community resources. The Community Connector I also collects and maintains referral and outcome data in accordance with established protocols and confidentiality requirements and supports initiatives aligned with the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.  Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.  Provides social needs screening and links individuals to community resources through referral and navigation services.  Assists individuals in developing action plans to address identified needs, encouraging goal‑setting, identifying challenges, and monitoring progress.  Educates individuals on healthcare, community resources, wellness, and disease prevention.  Provides culturally appropriate support and builds trusting relationships through structured visits and follow‑up communications across various community settings.  Maintains current knowledge of local community resources to effectively address identified needs.  Facilitates communication and relationship‑building between individuals and healthcare or community resource providers.  Collaborates with supervisors and the clinical team to coordinate care and address healthcare needs.  Supports chronic disease self‑management and medication adherence.  Promotes appropriate use of primary care and helps individuals identify primary care options and a medical home.  Completes documentation and record keeping in compliance with organizational policies, state and federal regulations, and confidentiality standards.  Partners with community‑based organizations to gather feedback on referral and navigation outcomes.  Protects the confidentiality of all patient information and follows all privacy requirements.  Committed to serving vulnerable populations and a willingness to learn about health issues, the healthcare system, and community resources.  Perform other related duties as assigned.  Requirements: Education/Skills  High school diploma or equivalent required  Computer skills (to include email, calendar scheduling, instant messages, Word documents, and Excel) required  Strong organizational and communication skills required  Must have good judgment, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to build positive, open-minded, and nonjudgmental relationships  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred  Experience  1 year of experience in volunteering or working in a community setting, healthcare facility, public health department, or community-based organization preferred  Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications  Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Certification required within 6 months of hire  In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.  Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionSummary: The associate is responsible for the duties and services that are of a support nature to the Revenue Cycle division of CHRISTUS Health. The associate ensures that all processes are performed in a timely and efficient manner. The primary purpose of this Job is to ensure account resolution and reconciliation of outstanding balances for CHRISTUS Health patient accounts. The Job works in a cooperative team environment to provide value to internal and external customers. The associate must demonstrate a consistently high degree of proficiency in their primary position within the Patient Financial Services Department of CHRISTUS Health. The associate is responsible for a variety of activities in the department while applying one's expertise and knowledge within the unit. The Job provides opportunities to increase one's scope of responsibility within the PFS Department. Working in partnership with the management team serves as a resource for innovation, staff support, and process improvements. The Patient Financial Specialist Lead carries out his/her duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of CHRISTUS Health, and fully supports CHRISTUS Health's core values of Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Stewardship. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Functions as a subject matter expert in support of other PFS team members and other departments/facilities within the CHRISTUS Health network. Provide on-the-job training as needed and provide a source of knowledge for staff inquiries. Demonstrates a strong understanding of payer benefits requirements, on-line claims status, submission, billing, cash application, and reconciliation procedures. Approve or deny requested adjustments and refunds within role thresholds. Adapt to process and procedure evaluations and improvements, support continuous change, and willingly manage special projects in addition to normal workload and other duties as assigned. Remain flexible if duties are reassigned, which may involve transferring to a more appropriate unit in order to best serve PFS and CHRISTUS Health. Responsible for professional and effective written and verbal communication with both internal and external customers in order to resolve outstanding questions for account resolution while maintaining account integrity and compliance with payer and/or government regulations. Ensures quality and productivity standards are met or exceeded. Appropriately documents patient accounting host system or other systems utilized by Patient Financial Services in accordance with policy and procedures. Provide continuous updates and information to the PFS Leadership Team regarding errors, issues, and trends related to activities affecting productivity, reimbursement, payment delays, and/or patient experience. Functions effectively within a team and participates and contributes constructively to produce results in a cooperative effort. Continually seeks to understand and act upon customer needs, concerns, and priorities. Meets customer expectations and requirements, and gains customer trust and respect. Demonstrates expertise in role requirements as outlined in the job description for a specific area of responsibility. Must have in-depth knowledge and ability to maneuver efficiently through Patient Accounting Systems, Document Imaging, Databases, etc. Strong understanding of systems from an end-user and processing perspective. Must have good technical aptitude working with a variety of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and/or ability to learn and develop more advanced skills with the various applications. Professional and effective written and verbal communication required. Must have good understanding of the various areas of government, non-government programs, billing, customer service and cash applications. Understanding of alternative Business Office financial resources and the ability to provide information and/or recommendations related to these sources of recovery are preferred. Job Requirements: Education/Skills HS Diploma or equivalency required. Post HS education preferred. Experience 5-7 years of experience preferred. Demonstrated success working in a team environment focused on meeting organization goals and objectives required. Experience in role requirements as outlined in job description for specific area of responsibility preferred. College education, previous Insurance Company claims experience and/or health care billing trade school education may be considered in lieu of formal hospital experience. Must have an understanding of alternative Business Office financial resources and the ability to provide information and/or recommendations related to these sources of recovery are preferred. Experience working within a multi-facility hospital business office environment preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications None required.   Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionJob Description 52K annual ED volume 370 hospital beds 58-hour physician coverage 37-hour NP/PA coverage EMR: Meditech Facility InformationCHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth is part of CHRISTUS Health, a not-for-profit system made up of long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries. CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth is an acute care and trauma center offering orthopedics, cardiology, oncology, general surgery, critical care and trauma, birthing, neonatal care, and more. This award-winning hospital is the recipient of the 2013 Consumer Choice Award for the ninth consecutive year from the National Research Corporation. In addition, this facility received The Joint Commission's (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval as a Primary Stroke Center and TJC's Gold Seal of Approval for Heart Failure Certification.Community InformationBeaumont is a thriving community located in Southeast Texas on the Neches River, about 90 miles east of Houston. Beaumont offers low cost of living, affordable real estate in great neighborhoods, K-12 education, and recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

DescriptionSummary: A professional who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective care. Responsibilities: Performs clinical skills accurately and professionally in clinic and with assigned athletic programs Associate is able to work proficiently and efficiently in all areas of athletic coverage Associate is recognized by coaches and team physicians for providing excellent prevention and rehabilitation services to athletes and patients Coordinates care with other healthcare providers as needed Completes school and hospital paperwork within designated timeframes Paperwork includes, but is not limited to, weekly timesheets, weekly injury treatment logs, etc. Provides feedback and develops new tracking tools/forms if needed, to improve accuracy and efficiency of reporting Participates in sport’s report summaries Implements surveys for sport’s clients to better meet their needs and follow – up on their concerns Responds to the requests of sport’s clients and physicians by developing a questionnaire (formal or informal) Coordinates, plans, and implements new sport’s programs for existing clients Consistently communicates clearly with co – workers, case management, parents, coaches, and physicians on athlete injuries and event coverage Identifies barriers to effective communication and implements changes in processes to include meetings, documentation, etc. Conducts a thorough initial clinical evaluation of injuries and illnesses commonly sustained by the competitive athlete Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of functional anatomy and characteristic pathology of all common closed soft tissue injuries, open wounds, and fractures Performs needs’ assessment of clients and recommends and develops clinics and educational programs Collaborates with Principals, Athletic Directors, and Coaches to develop and implement programs of value to the school system Provides appropriate first aid and emergency treatment for acute athletic injury/illnesses Has knowledge of and demonstrate compliance with infection control policies Appropriately handles and dispose of sharps and appropriately dispose of bio-hazardous materials Expands relationships with current schools Actively markets services to physicians and coaches and increase awareness to athletes and parents of sport’s affiliations Actively pursues opportunities to expand into new schools or community partnerships Takes lead with communication and coordination of coverage with new partners Assists with offering 2 in-services per year in the community Delivers treatment to athletes resulting in patient and physician satisfaction Identifies barriers to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving entire process Assists with formalizing current internal programs Initiates and completes protocol development and actively markets to physicians Anticipates patient and physician needs to decrease complaints/concerns and acts to resolve the situation Assists with education of co – workers and clients by providing at least one in-service per year Actively participates in maintaining the referral of athletes within the CHRISTUS Health Care System Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's Degree Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS Texas Athletic Trainer Licensure Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionSummary: Secures background information from patients and their families for social evaluation of environment and family relationships. Discusses information obtained in patient and family interviews with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital and community personnel. Assists patients in finding resources they will need in their homes following discharge. Acts in a liaison role between hospital and family when patient is transferred to other hospital facilities Responsibilities: Utilize assessment data to ascertain psychosocial risk factors and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient Responsible for implementing clinical interventions that promote, maintain or restore mental health, effect rehabilitation and facilitate developmental progression Requirements: Education/Skills Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required Experience Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing behavioral health, social services, or counseling support in a healthcare, hospital, or community-based setting, including experience conducting patient and family assessments and coordinating care or resources. Requires demonstrated experience collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and community agencies, to support discharge planning, care transitions, and continuity of care. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current, unrestricted licensure in the State of Texas, Louisiana, or New Mexico is required, or the ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state prior to start date. Acceptable licenses may include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent state-recognized behavioral health licensure, consistent with scope of practice and role responsibilities. Basic Life Support required Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Part Time

DescriptionSummary: Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, this position is responsible for the direction of the Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Programs (rehabilitative/therapeutic services). Coordinates and supervises operations of the department. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and assures the competency of all associates. Assists in formulating the budget; evaluates department performance versus budget and takes appropriate actions to remain within budget guidelines. Maintains efficient and effective departmental operations while requiring compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols. Maintains records pertinent to associates and the operation of the department. Works closely with medical staff leadership to develop, implement, and maintain clinical programs that enhance the quality of care and achieve a high level of patient, family, associate, and provider satisfaction. This position is also responsible for direction and oversight for the Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Services program and the Rehabilitation Unit. Responsibilities: Provides direction to the therapy program in cooperation with hospital administration and medical staff. Communicates regularly and effectively with key administrative staff to ensure mutual goals are understood and met. Participates as a member of the leadership team. Provides sound fiscal management of referrals and implementation of a cost-effective treatment delivery system. Ensures that admissions are consistent with federal and state regulatory guideline criteria. Ensures staff meets quality standards as outlined by professional organizations, hospital policy and procedures, and department-specific policy and procedures. Knowledge of Joint Commission standards. Ensures quality standards are met as outlined by regulatory agencies. Ensures policies and procedures are kept current and up to date. Provides sound management through the appropriate utilization of staff resources. Reviews responsibility reports, accounts payable reports, billing reports, distribution reports, payroll reports, supply reports, and productivity reports. Provides quality updates and performance updates to the VP. Responsible for statistics on monthly reports and maintaining the appropriate patient mix. Responsible for the annual budgetary process. Provides sound fiscal management of the program through the development/implementation of effective marketing strategies. Develops marketing plan based on analysis of community needs and referral potential. Implements marketing plan effectively within the hospital’s scope of services. Develops and maintains community relationships to ensure coordination of services. Program meets its goals in providing successful therapy and rehabilitative services to area patients. Implements all clinical, administrative, and personnel policies and procedures as established by SFCH. Demonstrates knowledge of all applicable accreditation standards/criteria, e.g. CARF, TJC, and HCFA, and implications for department operations. Conducts quarterly review of Performance Improvement and provides reports to the Performance Improvement Committee. Demonstrates department compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations and facility safety policies and procedures. Demonstrates department compliance with all applicable infection control policies and procedures. Provides effective personnel management to therapy personnel. Assists in recruiting and interviews all potential associates. Annually, ensure verification of all licensure. Coordinates orientation program for all employees and contract staff. Completes performance evaluations in a timely manner. Provides appropriate leadership, supervision, and counseling to staff. Promotes/encourages personal and professional growth and personnel. Also follows the job description of physical therapist when treating patients Accountable for operational performance of the Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Services program and the Rehabilitation Unit. Requirements: Education/Skills: Bachelor’s Degree required Doctorate or Master’s Degree preferred Experience: Two to three years of administrative or supervisory experience in therapy rehabilitation services Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Current state license in physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathologist Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionCHRISTUS Health, as a recipient of grant funding, partners with AmeriCorps State and National to provide outreach, education, and navigation services to address the social determinants of health across each of the communities we serve. Significant goals of this partnership are to: 1)Serve communities with concentrated poverty, rural communities, and tribal communities; 2) Create workforce pathways for AmeriCorps members, including deliberate training, such as pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities, certifications, and hiring preferences or support; and 3) Enhance member experience by providing opportunities for skill attainment, personal growth, and connections to the community they are serving in support of a lifetime of civic participation.  To this end, CHRISTUS Health will engage with individuals to serve their communities as AmeriCorps service members. Members serve for a minimum of a one-year term and will not be considered employees of CHRISTUS Health. Members have the opportunity to receive Community Health Worker training and obtain state certification. A living allowance, health insurance, and end of service education award (managed by AmeriCorps State and National) are provided, but other CHRISTUS Health employee benefits will not be offered to individuals participating in this program.  More information about AmeriCorps is available here: Serve | AmeriCorps  Summary: Working collaboratively as part of a team of AmeriCorps Community Connector Members, Community Health Workers, clinicians, and administrative staff, the AmeriCorps Community Connector I provides culturally competent, patient‑centered screening, referral, and navigation services to connect individuals and families with appropriate social and medical resources. The role includes developing care plans, identifying barriers and goals, supporting communication between individuals and service providers, and delivering education on health, wellness, and community resources. The Community Connector I also collects and maintains referral and outcome data in accordance with established protocols and confidentiality requirements and supports initiatives aligned with the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.  Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.  Provides social needs screening and links individuals to community resources through referral and navigation services.  Assists individuals in developing action plans to address identified needs, encouraging goal‑setting, identifying challenges, and monitoring progress.  Educates individuals on healthcare, community resources, wellness, and disease prevention.  Provides culturally appropriate support and builds trusting relationships through structured visits and follow‑up communications across various community settings.  Maintains current knowledge of local community resources to effectively address identified needs.  Facilitates communication and relationship‑building between individuals and healthcare or community resource providers.  Collaborates with supervisors and the clinical team to coordinate care and address healthcare needs.  Supports chronic disease self‑management and medication adherence.  Promotes appropriate use of primary care and helps individuals identify primary care options and a medical home.  Completes documentation and record keeping in compliance with organizational policies, state and federal regulations, and confidentiality standards.  Partners with community‑based organizations to gather feedback on referral and navigation outcomes.  Protects the confidentiality of all patient information and follows all privacy requirements.  Committed to serving vulnerable populations and a willingness to learn about health issues, the healthcare system, and community resources.  Perform other related duties as assigned.  Requirements: Education/Skills  High school diploma or equivalent required  Computer skills (to include email, calendar scheduling, instant messages, Word documents, and Excel) required  Strong organizational and communication skills required  Must have good judgment, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to build positive, open-minded, and nonjudgmental relationships  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred  Experience  1 year of experience in volunteering or working in a community setting, healthcare facility, public health department, or community-based organization preferred  Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications  Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Certification required within 6 months of hire  In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.  Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionSummary: The Emergency Department Navigator helps the patient and/or caregiver navigate the complex healthcare system by complimenting the services delivered through the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Navigator does not provide clinical care and does not extend or substitute for the more specialized services of a doctor, nurse, or social worker. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Bridge cultural barriers between communities and the healthcare system Provide culturally appropriate and accessible health education and information Assure that people get the services they need Provide informal counseling and social support Advocate for individuals and communities within the health and social service system Identify barriers and circumstances that led the patient to the emergency department Navigate the complex healthcare system by: Providing patient with information and linkage to a primary care provider if patient does not have a provider Scheduling follow-up appointment with provider that patient will keep Providing patients and family caregivers with information and linkages to health and social support services including discounted prescription medications and transportation Providing patients with complex needs with direct referrals to the Community-based Community Health Workers for continued follow-up and assistance in the community Contacting patient within 48 hours of discharge as follow-up Understand about medical homes and the proper use of primary care and the Emergency Department. Develop Navigation and Accountability Plan Excellent customer friendliness and communication Know available Community Resources and how to refer appropriately to identify needed services. Perform all other duties as assigned. Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent required Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred Bilingual (Spanish) preferred Experience Healthcare background preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS preferred Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed