Health Navigator Jobs

Health navigator jobs are open across healthcare systems, nonprofits, insurance, and community health organizations, at every level from entry-level to senior and program manager, with specializations in care coordination, benefits enrollment, and chronic disease management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles90
Top stateNew York
Top employerVitalCaring
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Care Navigator - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program
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Care Navigator - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program
United Services, Inc. - Connecticut
Mansfield Center, Connecticut
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$19.05 - $22.1/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Patient Health Navigator
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Patient Health Navigator
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Lemon Grove, California
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$25 - $29/hr
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Health Care Navigator - SSVF
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Health Care Navigator - SSVF
The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Hutchinson, Kansas
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Health Insurance Navigator I
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Health Insurance Navigator I
HealthPoint (Washington)
Federal Way, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$24.17 - $35.53/hr
Managed care
1,001-5,000

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Population Health Nurse Navigator Full Time (80 hours per pay period)
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Population Health Nurse Navigator Full Time (80 hours per pay period)
Bronson Healthcare
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Health Navigator Job Market

Who's Hiring

VitalCaring4 open roles
USA Health3 open roles
Heywood Hospital3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in health navigator jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or a related human services field
  • Experience connecting patients or clients to community resources and social services
  • Knowledge of local healthcare systems, insurance programs, and eligibility criteria
  • Strong case documentation skills using electronic health records or case management software
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential or Community Health Worker certification
  • Bilingual proficiency in a second language relevant to the community served

Tips for Your Health Navigator Job Search

Tailor your resume to the population served

Health navigator job postings vary widely by target population, whether that's Medicaid members, cancer patients, or uninsured adults. Align your resume's summary and bullet points to the specific community mentioned in each posting so hiring managers see an immediate match.

Highlight language skills prominently

Many health navigator roles prioritize bilingual candidates, especially Spanish, Somali, or Hmong speakers depending on the region. Put language proficiency near the top of your resume and repeat it in your cover letter with any certification or fluency assessment you've completed.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists health navigator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Demonstrate motivational interviewing skills

Employers in this field consistently probe for motivational interviewing technique during the hiring process. Prepare two or three specific examples of how you helped a patient or client move past a barrier to care, using concrete outcomes like a completed appointment or enrollment in a program.

Research the care model before your interview

Some employers use patient-centered medical home models, others rely on community health worker frameworks or intensive case management. Look up which model the organization uses before your interview and reference it directly when describing how you'd approach the role.

Follow up with a barriers-focused thank-you note

After your interview, send a note that connects one specific access barrier the team mentioned to a solution you've used before. This keeps your candidacy in front of the hiring manager and shows you were listening, not just presenting.

Health Navigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most health navigators?

The companies hiring the most health navigators right now include VitalCaring, USA Health, and Heywood Hospital, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in large health systems, managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers.

How many health navigator jobs are remote?

About 61% of health navigator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on telephonic care coordination, benefits enrollment, and insurance navigation rather than in-person community outreach or clinic-based patient support.

How do you become a health navigator?

Start by earning a degree in public health, social work, nursing, or a related field, then gain direct experience working with underserved populations through community organizations, clinics, or case management programs. Many employers also require a state or national community health worker certification, which you can earn through a training program or accredited coursework. Building fluency in a second language relevant to your local population strengthens your candidacy significantly.

Can you get a health navigator job with little or no experience?

Yes, many entry-level health navigator positions are designed for candidates without direct clinical experience, particularly in community health worker and benefits enrollment roles. Employers in these tracks prioritize lived experience with the population served, strong communication skills, and demonstrated commitment to health equity over formal credentials. Volunteering with a community health organization or completing a certified community health worker training program are concrete ways to build your profile before applying.

What does the health navigator interview process look like?

Most health navigator interviews include a phone or video screening followed by one or two structured interviews with a hiring manager and sometimes a program director or clinical lead. Expect scenario-based questions about how you've helped someone overcome a barrier to care, navigated a difficult conversation, or coordinated across multiple agencies. Some employers add a brief writing exercise or ask you to role-play a patient interaction to assess your communication approach.

Where can I find and apply to health navigator jobs?

You can find and apply to health navigator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background, location preference, and specialty area, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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