Substance Use Navigator-Ed

Overview

Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMISSIONS

Facility: Atrium Medical Center

Shift: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

Summary: The Substance Use Navigator is responsible for providing coordination and support to Premier Health Emergency Department / OB Triage patients and patients admitted to the medical floors who have been identified with substance use disorder (SUD). The Navigator supports linkage and warm handoff for Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) from the ED and inpatient medical floors. This includes regular SUD assessments, linking to ongoing treatment and community resources, educating patients, communicating with clinical and administrative staff, monitoring and reporting outcomes, participating in grant-related meetings and activities, and ensuring follow-up with the identified patient population.

Status: Full-Time / 80 hours per pay period

• Provide coordination and support to SUD-identified patients in the ED, OB Triage, and inpatient medical floors.
• Perform regular SUD assessments and establish linkages to ongoing treatment and community resources.
• Facilitate warm handoffs for MAT services from the ED and inpatient settings.
• Educate patients on treatment options, resources, and next steps.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and administrative staff; monitor and report outcomes.
• Participate in grant-related meetings and activities as required.
• Ensure regular follow-up with identified patient populations.

Education

• Minimum Level
  
  Required:
  
  Associate degree
• Type of Degree:
  Associate
• Area of Study/Major:
  Preferred in Allied Health, Chemical Dependency, or Health Services-related field
• Preferred Educational
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Associate Degree in Chemical Dependency, Allied Health, Social Services, or Social Work
• Position-Specific Testing Requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) or obtain within first 6 months of employment

Experience

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  1–3 years of job-related experience
• Prior Job Titles/Occupational
  
  Experience:
  
  Community Health Worker, Peer Recovery Supporter, Case Manager, or Emergency Department experience
• Preferred Experience:
• Medical terminology
• Emergency department experience
• Substance abuse case management
• Grants
• Other Experience Requirements:
  Experience with data entry / Microsoft Office

Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) as a medical condition
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, without judgment, in a culturally relatable way
• Ability to work independently and as an integral member of a team
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct work with minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and high-stress situations
• Ability to design and deliver creative solutions
• Ability to work with confidential patient information
• Ability to conduct motivational interviewing
• Knowledge of available community resources
• Knowledge of EPIC and/or other electronic health record systems
• General computer literacy