Substance Use Navigator

Sutter Health • Jackson, MS

10d • $27 - $38

About The Position

Responsible for the implementation of the various outreach programs, translating operational procedures into step-by-step activities to coordinate activities needed to achieve program goals. For each program, this includes identification and resolution of complex issues; coordination of procedures and products with labs and vendors; building communication campaigns; development, maintenance and day-to-day administrative activities; and providing feedback and recommendations for process improvement. This position will work with a wide audience, including members, physicians and their staff, lab staff and vendors, in order to process and research complex issues and to administer the program for successful results.

Requirements

• High School or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Community Health Worker certification within 18 months of hire
• Possesses a nonjudgmental, energetic, positive, harm-reduction approach to assisting patients with SUD.
• Interest/proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals, and other marginalized populations.
• Understanding of SUD as a medical condition and MAT as an effective, evidence-based treatment.
• Ability to communicate with patients clearly, respectfully, and in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Respect for patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to use a computer and to learn to use electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience

Responsibilities

• Implementation of various outreach programs
• Translating operational procedures into step-by-step activities to coordinate activities needed to achieve program goals
• Identification and resolution of complex issues
• Coordination of procedures and products with labs and vendors
• Building communication campaigns
• Development, maintenance and day-to-day administrative activities
• Providing feedback and recommendations for process improvement
• Process and research complex issues
• Administer the program for successful results

Benefits

• Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.
• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED