Recovery Navigator Overnight Shift

Samaritan Recovery Community•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Recovery Community is a caring, established nonprofit substance abuse treatment provider serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Located in the historic East Nashville area with spectacular views of the downtown skyline, Samaritan Recovery Community provides intensive residential treatment, transitional living, and respite services. We provide treatment services to men and women regardless of their ability to pay. We are looking for a Recovery Navigator to join our team, who is passionate about helping people as they learn how to establish a lifestyle of recovery free from substance use. If you want to make a difference in someone else's life, we want you to apply!

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years experience required, working with the underserved population.
Some knowledge of addiction and experience with this population.
High school degree required; college degree is preferred.
Valid Driver's License is required.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Must be able to walk reasonable distances such as through hospital or business parking lots

Nice To Haves

college degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Function as an ambassador for Samaritan and assist the Admissions team by admitting new clients to the respite program; participate in screening clients, answering phones, and assisting in completing admissions paperwork; transporting clients to Samaritan; build strong and constructive working relationships with referral sources such as hospitals, emergency rooms, EMT, police/sheriff, and community agencies; assisting with clients moving into the unit.
Provide first point of contact to referral sources to Samaritan and provide follow-up communication as needed.
Provide support to the Admissions and Recovery Tech teams through supervising of clients during shifts, assisting new clients with orientation, and participating in client care, as needed.
Provide support to the Clinical Department by assisting the Respite Counselor in conducting groups, sessions, or assisting with locating discharge housing, healthcare appointments, and other tasks as assigned.
Provide support to the Medical team through transporting clients to Samaritan for the initial visit, off-site visits, medication runs, and moving clients throughout the facility.
Provide discharge transportation as needed and as determined by the medical, clinical, or RT team.
Responsible for documenting all client encounters appropriately for billing.
Consult and coordinate with the program administrator regarding specific client needs.
Engage with the community to alert them to needs of the facility, and to raise awareness of Samaritan, with consent of the program administrator.