Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Clinical Outreach Specialist to be part of our Vulnerable Populations Team.

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

The Clinical Outreach Specialist is a key member of our interdisciplinary health team, serving as a clinical community health worker. In this role, they actively engage with communities affected by substance use, conducting vital health screenings such as HIV, Hepatitis C, and Blood Glucose in the field. Additionally, they provide essential health education and facilitate enabling services like transportation, patient referrals, and follow-ups to both in-clinic services and external community resources. The Specialist also offers limited case management to clients in our harm reduction program and supports outreach efforts for other vulnerable populations as needed by the department.

• Lived experience in homelessness and/or migrant agriculture work is highly preferred
• Clinical experience is strongly preferred, must have an active Medical Assisting certification or be eligible to obtain one
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license; eligible for coverage under BRH automobile insurance policy
• High school diploma or equivalent required

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

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