CARE NAVIGATOR FT/DAYS

UHS•Corona, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Navigator reports to the Director of Emergency Services and serves as an integral team member of a statewide initiative to improve access to Medication for Opiod Use Disorder (MOUD). This role conducts initial brief assessments, introduce patients to MOUD programs and services, expedites appointments at Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) capable clinics, serves as the primary coach for their clients , and maintains ongoing contact with the California Bridge Program panel. The Care Navigator assists with access to other services such as financial counseling, primary care, mental health services, social services and residential treatment facilities to link patients from the hospital to the community. The tradition of caring that culminated in the establishment of Corona Regional Medical Center® began in 1965, with the founding of Corona Community Hospital. Since that time the hospital has changed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community. Corona Community Hospital merged with Circle City Medical Center in 1992 and the resulting entity became Corona Regional Medical Center. The merged hospitals are now a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 78-bed rehabilitation campus. It is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,250 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. About Universal Health Services: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited College or University in health care related field required.
Two (2) years of experience in a drug treatment environment required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field of substance abuse, crisis management or counseling preferred.
Recent in-patient drug treatment experience preferred.
Recent in-patient hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts initial brief assessments
Introduce patients to MOUD programs and services
Expedites appointments at Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) capable clinics
Serves as the primary coach for their clients
Maintains ongoing contact with the California Bridge Program panel
Assists with access to other services such as financial counseling, primary care, mental health services, social services and residential treatment facilities to link patients from the hospital to the community.