Miriam Bodden

Miriam Bodden is a Senior Client Navigator at the Community Health Center of Richmond, Inc. As a part of the patient-centered staff, Ms. Bodden's primary responsibility is to assist individuals in the community by conducting outreach to educate them regarding accessibility to healthcare. The primary objective of this role is to facilitate the efficient delivery of healthcare services while ensuring that the community's healthcare needs are met. This involves identifying and addressing barriers that impede access to healthcare services and enhancing the quality of care provided to the community.

Additionally, Ms. Bodden offers care coordination services to facilitate and reduce gaps in care and medication adherence. Her duties include conducting outreach activities, and assisting people with health insurance enrollment through the New York State of Health program. Ms. Bodden's expertise and experience have enabled her to provide invaluable assistance to the community, making her an essential asset to the organization.

Ms. Bodden has completed her Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology from the College of Staten Island. The program has given her a deep understanding of psychology principles and practical skills. She is in her final advanced year at Yeshiva University, studying at the School of Social Work to earn her graduate degree and CASAC certification.

She is currently conducting her clinical hours at Silver Lake Psychotherapy LLC in Staten Island. Ms. Bodden’s responsibilities include providing case management and psychotherapy services to individuals with persistent severe mental illness, crisis intervention, and substance use disorders, all under close clinical supervision.

Ms. Bodden is a Hispanic female who grew up in Brooklyn and later moved to Staten Island, where she started her career in healthcare. She is most proud of her family, as well as the work she does in healthcare, where she meets great people and helps them when they need it the most.

As a Senior Client Navigator, she provides much needed community services to a diverse population in the North Shore area of Staten Island. She has worked for this organization for 10 years and plans to continue doing what she loves best for many years to come.