Substance Use Navigator

Minden Medical Center • Minden, LA

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About The Position

The Substance Use Navigator (SUN) helps patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) move from crisis to a clear plan by linking them to evidence-based treatment, recovery supports, and community resources. This role focuses on identifying patients who could benefit from services, offering brief screening and motivational encouragement, and using a prevention and risk reduction approach to assisting patients with SUD—including helping patients access Narcan and medication for addiction treatment (MAT). You will also coordinate referrals, arrange follow-up appointments, and assist with discharge planning to reduce gaps in care. Working alongside clinicians, behavioral health, social services, and community partners, the SUN helps remove barriers, strengthen continuity, and reinforce compassionate, patient-centered support.

Requirements

• Nonjudgemental, energetic, positive approach to SUD support
• Interest/proficiency in working with marginalized populations
• Ability to communicate with patients clearly, respectfully, and in a culturally appropriate manner
• Ability to use a computer and basic office equipment

Responsibilities

• Identify patients who could benefit from services.
• Offer brief screening and motivational encouragement.
• Use a prevention and risk reduction approach to assisting patients with SUD.
• Help patients access Narcan and medication for addiction treatment (MAT).
• Coordinate referrals.
• Arrange follow-up appointments.
• Assist with discharge planning to reduce gaps in care.
• Remove barriers, strengthen continuity, and reinforce compassionate, patient-centered support.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed