Substance Use Disorder Navigator

Company: The Recovery Village Cherry Hill
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: February 20, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Navigator to join our team atRecovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper. - -Hourly Pay Rate is $23 per hour -This position will be based out of Cooper Health in Camden, NJ. -Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. - We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns. -With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care. -Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness. - -#LI-KT1#indcorporatehiring

Responsibilities:
The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper is dedicated to meeting the need for high-quality, evidence-based treatment in the community. We provide a personalized approach to drug and alcohol addiction, with expert clinical and medical staff supporting our patients through each step of the process. Our partnership with Cooper University Health Care is a testament to both organizations' commitment to increasing access to safe, compassionate addiction treatment in South Jersey and beyond. Cooper University Health Care is the leading academic health system in South Jersey and -provides access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care, all within one complete health system. Cooper has more than 8,500 employees, including 800+ -physicians practicing in more than 75 specialties. -Hospitals throughout the region send the most complex and critically ill and injured to Cooper for treatment by our highly skilled experts.The Substance Abuse Navigator will be responsible for screening clients within the Cooper University Hospital Emergency Department and other departments within the Cooper Health system for a substance abuse disorder, using clinically validated scales. - Patients who present with substance abuse issues will be linked to eligible services for ongoing care. - Navigator will educate and provider resources to clients and their support team members. -Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:CORE JOB DUTIES:

• Assist clients in taking clinically validated substance abuse assessments upon entering Cooper University Hospital Emergency Department and other departments within the Cooper Health system
• Provide clients with orientation and basic overview of SUD treatment for successful treatment experience in order to increase the likelihood of a client's understanding and follow-through with treatment/recovery
• Assist clients in finding resources for ongoing substance abuse treatment
• Provide resources to clients and family members
• Communicate with hospital staff to build a rapport and coordinate care -OTHER REQUIRED TASKS:
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate records, confidentiality and compiling timely reports
  • Work collaboratively with all ARS team members
  • Communicate effectively with supervisor
  • Working knowledge of different pathways to recovery and social systems including evidence-based practices
  • Advocate for the needs of each individual
  • Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs
  • Contributes positively to the morale of other staff members
  • Performs other tasks as assigned
    
    Qualifications:
    -COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementAdvanced Recovery Systems complies with state-specific COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Team members in our facilities/offices located in states with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. - -
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
    • Minimum two years' experience in Peer Recovery Services, Social Service, or Customer Service -
    • A minimum of two years in recovery OR Have been affected by a family member's drug history or have experienced a direct impact of substance use disorder - strongly preferred
    • Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, SBIRT - strongly preferred - - -We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more. - -Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. - -We invite you to learn more about us at -our -! -The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. - -We are proud to be a drug-free workplace. - - -

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