Substance Abuse Navigator - Emergency Room - Part Time 8 Hours (7:00am - 3:30pm) (non-union, Non-exempt)

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital

Arcadia, CA, US
Base: $25.00 - $39.69 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Part-time (onsite, 8 hours per day)
Substance use disorder treatment knowledge
Medication for opioid use disorder expertise
Patient follow-up and appointment scheduling
The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a part-time Substance Abuse Navigator to work in the Emergency Department, focusing on assisting patients with Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). The position requires building relationships with patients, community treatment providers, and coordinating care while ensuring access to various resources

Job Summary

  • The navigator serves as a care coordinator to improve access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder through initial assessments and expedited appointments.
  • Responsibilities include identifying barriers such as transportation or insurance issues and arranging necessary resources like residential treatment facilities.
  • The role requires maintaining ongoing contact with patients via phone, text, or email to ensure sustained access to care and adherence to action plans.

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The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a part-time Substance Abuse Navigator to work in the Emergency Department, focusing on assisting patients with Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). The position requires building relationships with patients, community treatment providers, and coordinating care while ensuring access to various resources.

Salary

Base: $25.00 - $39.69 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Substance Use Disorder treatment knowledge
  • Medication for Opioid Use Disorder expertise
  • Patient follow-up and appointment scheduling
  • Community resource networking
  • Insurance benefits navigation

Nice-to-have

  • Culturally relatable patient interaction
  • Multilingual communication skills
  • Experience with marginalized populations
  • Nonjudgmental positive approach
  • Connections to local community

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
  • 1 year experience providing SUD services preferred
  • Basic Life Support certification within 30 days
  • Workplace Violence Training within 6 months

Work Rights

Not specified

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