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Care Navigator

Area Substance Abuse Council · Vinton, Iowa, US

Description Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC . Our work is personal, usi...

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Description Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC . Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community. As a Care Navigator you'll provide navigation, care coordination, and utilize intensive case management, community collaborating, and linkage to services such as childcare, transportation, housing, employment, education, and basic needs to assist patients in overcoming barriers to their long-term recovery by accessing stable housing for patients receiving services. This individual is responsible for working with the clinical, patient support, childcare, administrative ASAC team members, and community interdisciplinary team to provide various services to these patients and their families. Key Duties: - Collaborate with the clinical staff to identify needs for patients and/or their children. - Assist in scheduling appointments/make referrals to community resources as needed. - Review the medical and mental health assessments of all referred/assigned patients and assure the necessary connection and follow up with providers. - D...