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- Bachelor's degree
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Dementia Care Navigator - Cognitive Care (Days)

Tanner Health -
Villa Rica, GA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Patient care outcome improvement
Safety assessments for crisis intervention support
Mental health stabilization
Record keeping
Patient follow-up care
Experience working with individuals with dementia
Nursing
Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role
Bachelor's degree in social work
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Referral services for crisis intervention support
Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work
Transitional care coordination
Patients with cognitive disabilities
Disease management patient education
Safety planning
Family-based intervention
Local agency collaboration
Working with geriatric patients
Patient advocacy
Mid-level
Incident Escalation
Community resource coordination in health services social work
Working with seniors
Patient safety
Group work facilitation for social work
Social Sciences
Care planning in social services
Psychological support for patients
Healthcare referral management

Full Job Description

Dementia Care Navigator

Position Summary

The Dementia Care Navigator is responsible for supporting patients and families throughout the course of a dementia diagnosis. Working collaboratively with physicians and advanced practice providers (APP), the Dementia Navigator helps coordinate medical, behavioral, and social services while providing education, counseling, and resource navigation for patients and caregivers and is critically responsible for ensuring impactful, high quality, meaningful outcomes and associated caregiver satisfaction and is the focal liaison for the Cognitive Care Center and the greater, global community.

This role focuses on improving patient outcomes, supporting caregivers, and helping families navigate the complex healthcare, community, and social service systems associated with dementia care.

The Dementia Navigator serves as a central point of contact for patients and caregivers, ensuring continuity of care and connecting families with appropriate community resources and support services.

Key Responsibilities

Patient & Family Navigation

Serve as the primary navigator for patients diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers.
Provide education about dementia diagnoses, disease progression, treatment options, and expected care needs.
Support families in understanding care plans developed by the physician and APP.
Assist families in navigating healthcare systems, specialty services, and community resources and in the identification of any unmet social determinants of health as well as focal caregiver stressors.
Provide emotional support and counseling to caregivers and family members.

Care Coordination

Work closely with the physician and APP to support coordinated dementia care.
Assist in implementing individualized care plans and participate as needed in any case management follow-ups or post-visit outreach.
Coordinate referrals to specialists, therapy services, home health, and community programs.
Facilitate communication between the care team, patients, caregivers, and outside providers.
Monitor patient and caregiver needs and identify emerging risks or barriers to care.

Caregiver Support & Education

Provide counseling and support to caregivers managing the emotional and practical challenges of dementia care.
Educate caregivers on behavioral symptom management, safety strategies, and communication techniques.
Facilitate caregiver support groups or educational sessions when appropriate.
Connect families with local and national support resources.

Community Resource Navigation

Assist families in accessing community resources such as:
- Respite care
- Adult day programs
- Long-term care planning
- Transportation services
- Home safety assessments
- Legal and financial planning resources
Coordinate referrals to programs offered by organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association and other community partners.
Develop a local resource directory for families and assist in building community partnerships

Safety & Crisis Intervention

Assess risks related to dementia progression, including wandering, medication adherence, and caregiver burnout
Adhere to departmental escalation protocols for when acute safety concerns are identified
Assist families in developing safety plans and contingency care strategies.
Provide crisis intervention and connect families with urgent support resources when needed.

Documentation & Program Support

Document all patient interactions and care coordination activities in the electronic health record (EHR).
Track key metrics related to patient engagement, caregiver support, and resource utilization.
Assist in developing program workflows and best practices for dementia care navigation.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

Qualifications

Education

Batchelor's Degree in Social Work, or an equivalent degree in the social &/or behavioral sciences from an accredited program, or a nursing degree with associated licensure.

Experience

minimum of two years in behavioral health, &/or eldercare

Preferred:

Experience working with geriatric populations.
Experience in dementia care, behavioral health, or care coordination.
Knowledge of community resources for older adults and caregivers.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of dementia and geriatric care needs
Excellent communication and counseling skills
Ability to support patients and families during emotionally challenging situations
Care coordination and system navigation expertise
Cultural sensitivity and patient-centered care approach
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary care team

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