SUBSTANCE USE NAVIGATOR

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of the Substance Use Navigator (SUN) is to work with patients primarily in the emergency department to complete chemical dependency assessments and provide linkages to care and community resources. The SUN helps patients access evidence-based treatment for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). The Substance Use Navigator will be responsible for the opioid use disorder program and collaborate with the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Addiction Medicine and Complex Pain. This position will support the transitions of care and social medicine teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Flexibility with the demand of the job. Shifts are assigned as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

PURPOSE: To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

• Physical Requirements: Mobility, grasping, reaching, bending, sitting and standing sufficient to perform functions of the job.

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or   0- 32   repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200 repetitions.             

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200 repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

F              Standing

F              Walking

N             Lifting (70 pounds)

N             Carrying (70 pounds)

O             Pushing (70 pounds)

N             Climbing with (70 pounds)

O             Stooping/Bending

O           Twisting/Turning

O             Kneeling/Squatting

N             Crawling

O             Reaching Up/Reaching Forward