Description
The Hawaii State Department of Health is seeking a coordinator to lead the implementation of a navigation care system pilot project focused on postpartum population to prevent maternal deaths related to mental health and substance use disorders statewide. The aim of this contract is to establish a sustainable and coordinated navigation system to advance family-based services for postpartum women with a primary diagnosis of a mental health and/or substance use disorder. The selected vendor will be responsible for developing and implementing a Navigation Care Coordination model, establishing referral pathways, conducting outreach and enrollment, providing individualized care navigation services, and tracking key milestones.
Some key responsibilities of the project include:
• Developing and implementing a Navigation Care Coordination model tailored to postpartum individuals with SUD and mental health conditions
• Establishing referral pathways with hospitals, obstetric providers, behavioral health providers, and community organizations
• Conducting outreach to identify eligible postpartum individuals within the target population
• Providing individualized care navigation services, including screening for substance use, mental health needs, and social determinants of health
• Coordinating services across medical, behavioral health, and social service systems
• Tracking key milestones such as treatment engagement, retention, and postpartum health visits