
Outreach Specialist – Navajo Programs
Axiom Care
3 hours ago
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About
- Description
- Job Summary
- At Axiom Care, we believe in meeting people where they are—and that starts with how we show up in our communities. As an Outreach Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in expanding access to care for individuals in need of detox, residential treatment, or observation services by serving as a responsive, knowledgeable, and compassionate connection point for our referral partners across Arizona.
- This role is ideal for someone with behavioral health experience who thrives in a fast-paced, mobile environment. You’ll serve as the face of Axiom Care to hospitals, case managers, justice-involved systems, and outpatient providers—helping people move into care quickly and smoothly. The position is based in Phoenix, AZ and primarily field-based with a focus on Axiom Care’s programs in partnership with the Navajo Nation, and requires evening, weekend, and flexible availability to support community needs.
- Yideeska´adi Hózho´o´jí Center (YHC) is a Navajo Nation-owned residential substance use treatment facility in Phoenix dedicated to serving members of the Navajo Nation with culturally appropriate and effective whole-person care. https://navajo-yhc.com/
- YHC is operated by Axiom Care in partnership with the Navajo Department of Health (NDOH), the Navajo Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services (DBMHS).
- Duties/Responsibilities
- Referral Coordination & Relationship Building
- Act as a point of contact for incoming referrals and placement coordination
- Maintain ongoing communication with internal teams to support smooth transitions into care
- Respond to case manager, provider, and referral source requests with professionalism and urgency
- Represent Axiom Care’s full continuum of services, including Detox, RTC, Observation, and select specialty programs (YHC, Veteran Tracks, etc.)
- Outreach & Community Engagement
- Conduct in-person outreach at hospitals, behavioral health providers, and community sites
- Host and attend in-services, facility tours, and 1:1 meetings to build strong partnerships
- Participate in events, resource fairs, and community forums (including evenings and weekends)
- Provide drop-ins and follow-ups to maintain visibility and trust with key referral partners
- Communication & Documentation
- Use platforms like Teams, KIPU, and email to track referrals and communicate updates
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of outreach efforts and case coordination
- Support cross-departmental collaboration by sharing feedback and supporting outreach strategy
- Why Join Axiom Care?
- Benefits - We take care of our team so you can take care of others. Enjoy medical and dental coverage through Banner|Aetna, vision insurance through EyeMed, a 401(k) with employer match through Principal, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO and sick time, and eight paid holidays—plus added perks like life insurance and wellness benefits.
- Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience presenting to professional audiences (in-services, case management teams, etc.)
- Knowledge of Arizona Medicaid/AHCCCS insurance and behavioral health systems
- Professional presence and comfort working within hospital or provider settings
- Organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing a field-based schedule
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM or EMR platforms
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in outreach, admissions, or behavioral health roles required
- Familiarity with justice-involved populations or hospital discharge planning strongly preferred
- Personal or professional experience with substance use/mental health treatment preferred.
- Knowledge of Navajo culture, Navajo treatment system/providers, Navajo language, etc a huge plus.
Work Environment
- Home office based with frequent travel across the Valley and beyond
- Reliable transportation and flexible schedule required. Axiom care reimburses for mileage at the IRS rate.
- Evening and weekend availability for events, referrals, or urgent follow-up
- What You’ll Gain
- A meaningful role in connecting people to care
- The opportunity to help shape Axiom Care’s visibility in Arizona’s behavioral health landscape
- A dynamic, supportive team that values transparency, connection, and results
- What You’ll Gain
- A meaningful role in connecting people to care
- The opportunity to help shape Axiom Care’s visibility in Arizona’s behavioral health landscape
- A dynamic, supportive team that values transparency, connection, and results
- About Axiom Care
- At Axiom Care, we pride ourselves on offering a real path to recovery from addiction to underserved populations such as those with low incomes and the prison re-entry population. We achieve this by offering multiple levels of care along with medical services, evidence-based
- professional counseling, case management, housing, employment assistance, and more throughout the Phoenix metro area.
- Navajo Nation Preference
- • Preference is given to qualified Navajo Nation and Native American Applicants in accordance with Title 15 N.N.C. Chapter 7