Substance Use Navigator - Full Time - Days - 8hr ICH
About The Position
The Substance Use Navigator helps patients access evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) with a focus on low-threshold access to MAT (medication for addiction treatment) and harm reduction. Navigators conduct outreach and identification of patients, conduct initial brief assessments, introduce patients to MAT programs and services, facilitate appointments at outpatient MAT clinics, serve as a resource and coach for their clients, and advocate for culture change in the hospital. They also assist with access to other services, such as mental health services, primary care, social services, and residential treatment facilities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in a hospital environment is preferred.
- Interest/proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals, and other marginalized populations.
- Understanding of SUD as a medical condition and MAT as an effective, evidence-based treatment.
- Understanding that abstinence-based behavioral programs that discourage MAT are not evidence-based.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- None
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach and identification of patients
- Conduct initial brief assessments
- Introduce patients to MAT programs and services
- Facilitate appointments at outpatient MAT clinics
- Serve as a resource and coach for their clients
- Advocate for culture change in the hospital
- Assist with access to other services, such as mental health services, primary care, social services, and residential treatment facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
