Substance Abuse Navigator - Emergency Room - Part Time 8 Hours (7:00AM - 3:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Job description

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Member of the Emergency Department (ED)-based or Bridge clinic-based MOUD Team. - Available scheduled hours, M-F 9a-5p to approach patients once acutely stabilized to discuss the program and develop realistic individualized action plans for the patients. - This is an exempt position, grant funded with the anticipation of 40 hours per week. - Become versed in a variety of substance use treatment models, patterns of substance use, effects of intoxicants and withdrawal of various substances. - Become versed in local and regional substance use treatment options and local harm reduction services. - Develop expertise in insurance benefits and exclusions related to treatment. - Initiate, develop and maintain constructive relationships with community MOUD treatment providers. - Schedules follow up appointments, offers additional resources, networks to help achieve sustained access to care. - Establish relationships with patients and communicate via telephone, texting, and/or email to remind patients of appointments, help patients navigate any obstacles to follow up treatment, and provide encouragement. - Support patient to access the most optimal level of care avail...