Substance Use Navigator

Location

Stockton, CA | United States

Job description

Overview

St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

Job Summary:

The Substance Use Navigator is responsible for interacting and working with the health care team and with patients in the hospital and Emergency Department to find and connect patients to drug treatment resources and outpatient clinic referrals.

Minimum:

• Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addictions Counselor, Certified Addiction Specialist and Drug Counselor, or equivalent

• One year recent drug treatment experience.
• Previous training and work in a drug treatment/alcohol treatment facility or clinic 
• Excellent communication skills ability to work with a difficult population and manage multiple priorities

Preferred:

• Two years experience in a drug treatment
• Associate degree in a health care related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of substance abuse, crisis management or counseling
• Inpatient drug treatment experience
• Recent inpatient hospital experience

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