Substance Abuse Navigator - Arcadia, United States - Methodist Hospital

Methodist Hospital

Verified Company

Arcadia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

***- The navigator is a care coordinator and an integral team member of a statewide initiative to improve access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder. Navigators conduct initial brief assessments, introduce patients to MOUD programs and services, expedite appointments at MOUD-capable clinics, serve as the primary coach for their clients, and maintain ongoing contact with their panel. They also assist with access to other services such as financial counseling, primary care, mental health services, social services, and residential treatment facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Member of the Emergency Department (ED)based or Bridge clinicbased MOUD Team
Available scheduled hours, M-F 9a5p to approach patients once acutely stabilized to discuss the program and develop realistic individualized action plans for the patients.
This is an exempt position, grant funded with the anticipation of 40 hours per week.
Become versed in a variety of substance use treatment models, patterns of substance use, effects of intoxicants and withdrawal of various substances.
Become versed in local and regional substance use treatment options and local harm reduction services.
Develop expertise in insurance benefits and exclusions related to treatment.
Initiate, develop and maintain constructive relationships with community MOUD treatment providers.
Schedules follow up appointments, offers additional resources, networks to help achieve sustained access to care.
Support patient to access the most optimal level of care available. If a patient from out of county and needs to access MOUD in their home county, assist to connect with local resources in their home county.
Understanding of SUD as a medical condition and the role of MOUD in treatment and harm reduction. Adherence to an abstinencebased social model that is unsupportive of MOUD is not aligned with the goals of this position.
Preference for applicants with connections to, and reflecting the diversity of, the local community.
Communicate with hospital staff daily during weekdays to recruit patients and provide support to staff around

MOUD:

Monitors the ED and inpatient patient tracking systems to screen for eligible patients; checks-in with ED and inpatient clinicians and nursing staff to screen for eligible patients.

Identify current PMD and behavioral health providers. Works to connect patient with existing MOUD treatment available at current PMD and/or behavioral health location if available, unless patient prefers an alternate MOUD treatment location. Identify primary medical home if not secured.
Maintain updated, indepth knowledge of local and regional SUD treatment programs including capacity, insurance requirements, and additional services provided at local and regional programs (benefits assistance, housing assistance, mental health, primary care, etc.).
Assess and address any barriers to attending followup appointments (transportation, contact phone # availability for appointments reminders, shelter needs, etc.). Engage social services to assist with any of these issues as needed.
Arranges transportation to nearby residential treatment facilities and partner programs.
Assist with navigating barriers to patients obtaining buprenorphine prescription from pharmacy (insurance status, copay expense, cost differences between formulations, etc.). Routinely assists patients by having the patient and/or pharmacist call from the pharmacy to sort out encountered insurance barriers in real time.
After discharge from ED +/
Inpatient, on the day prior to follow up appointment contact patients to remind them of their follow up appt.
Collect data related to the number of buprenorphine/methadone administrations, prescriptions, and referrals to care.
Engage in scheduled California Bridge coaching calls and navigator trainings.
If applicable, additional responsibilities and duties at Bridge clinic as delineated by supervisor.
Interest/proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals and other marginalized populations.
Able to interact with patients in a culturally relatable manner. Any additional ability to communicate in languages spoken in local community such as Spanish, Tagalog, Hmong, etc. helpful.
Nonjudgmental, energetic, positive approach to assisting patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Minimum (required)

High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred (Not required)
Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
Work Experience

Minimum (required)

Preferred (Not required)

Minimum of 1 year of experience providing SUD services preferred.
Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (required)

Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification; can obtain within 30 days of hire.
Obtain/Posses current Management of Assaultive Behavior certifications; can obtain within 6 months