Sinai Chicago Substance Use Navigator

About Us

At Sinai Chicago, we take health care personally. Excellence in health care is about more than just medicine, technology, tests and treatments, it is about really caring for people with dignity and respect. That’s what we do. We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs of people, for our community, for our patients and for you.

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.

• Associate’s degree or above
• A minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience in substance use disorder
• Graduation from one of the following programs:
• Preferred experience as social worker, case manager
• Candidates should plan to obtain certification as a community health worker.

• One of the following certifications or licenses:
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) Preferred
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred.
• Candidates should plan to obtain certification as a community health worker.