Substance Use Navigator

2 weeks ago

Champaign, United States Carle Health Full time
Overview

The substance use navigator (SUN) is a trained, certified peer recovery specialist who helps patients access evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders with a focus on low-threshold access to MAR (medication assisted recovery), treatment programs and harm-reduction.
Qualifications

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) within 1 year.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Training and certification as CPRS required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Nonjudgmental, energetic, positive, harm-reduction approach to assisting patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).Understanding of SUD as a medical condition and the role of MAR in treatment and harm reduction. Ability to use computer information systems, computer literacy, and knowledge of word processing.Ability to interact with patients in a culturally relatable manner. Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities

  • Assist with identification of patients with a substance use or co-occurring mental health disorders in the Emergency Department and within inpatient units, by monitoring patient tracking systems to screen for eligible patients and checking in with organizational case management team to receive referrals of eligible patients.
  • Conduct initial brief assessments; introduce and connect patients to recovery programs and services
  • Assist with the facilitation of appointments at outpatient treatment clinics including Carle Addiction Recovery Center (CARC) and external agencies with the community.
  • Assist with access to other services such as financial counseling, primary care, mental health services, social services, and residential treatment facilities.
  • Assist with navigating barriers to patients obtaining substance use treatment.
  • Establish professional relationships with patients and communicate with them to help navigate obstacles to follow up treatment, and provide encouragement.
  • Advocate for a harm-reduction approach to patients who use drugs within hospital and community settings to reinforce evidence-based, non-judgmental approaches so that patients who use drugs get the same care as patients who do not use drugs.
  • Assist in facilitating initiation of MAR with on-site clinician, when applicable, or with an outpatient provider.
  • Make contact and establish a positive relationship with patients in the hospital or emergency department who use drugs. Utilizing standardized tools and assessments to identify patient needs, provide brief intervention as applicable.
  • Work with SUN Program Supervisor to set up a robust system for ensuring patient referral and follow-up outside of the SUN‘s regular hours.
  • Develop expertise in insurance benefits and exclusions related to treatment.
  • In conjunction with supervisor, develop relationships with a comprehensive array of community service providers to address the needs of people with SUD or co-occurring mental health disorders.
  • Respond to calls or messages directly from patients and providers, as appropriate.
  • Advocate for a culture of low threshold access to medication assisted recovery for patients that includes signage or materials inviting patients to seek help for substance use in prominent areas of the ED and hospital.
  • Use motivational interviewing techniques to communicate with patients in a respectful, culturally appropriate, non-judgmental manner.
  • Maintain up-to-date information about the effects of various substances, withdrawal symptoms, and treatment options in order to effectively educate and counsel patients.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation‘s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world‘s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee‘s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: .

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