Behavioral Health Navigator I - Psych Care+
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Navigator I – Rotating Shifts in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Navigator I to support the PsychCare+ team! Psych Care Plus is the admission and outpatient scheduling service for UPMC Behavioral Health Service Line for Western Psychiatric Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Meet standards for documentation and completes all required paperwork, including psychiatric evaluation, commitment paperwork.
- Demonstrate ability to utilize DSMV and to develop provisional diagnosis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of mental health laws and reviews inpatient commitment for accuracy, competencies and proper time frames.
- Knowledge of insurance programs, processes and able to obtain authorizations as needed.
Requirements
- professional contacts; includes all areas of verbal/non
- verbal communication within the contest of direct/non
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Behavioral Health Navigator I - Psych Care+ position at UPMC includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at UPMC is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in Behavioral Health have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluation, DSM-V, Triage, Mental Health Law, Insurance Authorization, Patient Assessment, Crisis Management, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Navigator manages admissions and outpatient scheduling for the PsychCare+ team, including triaging patients and conducting psychiatric evaluations. They are responsible for coordinating patient placement, obtaining insurance authorizations, and facilitating referrals to social ...
Benefits package: UPMC Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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