Substance Use-STD Navigator

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

22h•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use and STD Navigator provides direct services to identified patients with substance use disorder or sexually transmitted diseases at Community Medical Center's (CMC) Emergency and inpatient units. Develops a plan of care to coordinate outreach screening, assessment, referral, treatment, education, data collection, and utilization of community based resources to facilitate with compliance of the medical care plan. The position requires collaborative efforts with physicians, Case Management, Social Workers, and other internal and external personnel to promote appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in a related field required
2 years of substance abuse and/or STD population assessment and referral experience required
BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, or Human Services related field preferred
Experience working with community based programs preferred
Experience in an acute care hospital, public health, or behavioral health clinic preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct services to identified patients with substance use disorder or sexually transmitted diseases at Community Medical Center's (CMC) Emergency and inpatient units.
Develops a plan of care to coordinate outreach screening, assessment, referral, treatment, education, data collection, and utilization of community based resources to facilitate with compliance of the medical care plan.
Requires collaborative efforts with physicians, Case Management, Social Workers, and other internal and external personnel to promote appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.