Substance Abuse Navigator - Opioid

Title: Opioid Navigator

Department: Population Health

Location: Maury Regional Medical Center – Columbia, TN

Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday

MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:

At Maury Regional Health, we are committed to delivering a reimagined health care experience — one that puts our patients at the front and center as we strive to deliver clinical excellence and compassionate care for every patient, every day.

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· Adoption Assistance

JOB SUMMARY:

This role will work, autonomously and with collaboration, to improve the outcomes of individuals in Maury County who are suffering from Opioid Use Disorder. This will include collaboration and coordination with the healthcare system, the justice system, and outpatient addiction treatment programs. The navigator will focus on providing supportive services and resources to patients with suspected or confirmed substance use disorders and will provide individualized care, to include linkages to placements and services. This will include scheduling substance use-related appointments, referrals to treatment, and other important wraparound services. The role will function as a liaison between the physician, professional healthcare staff and other involved parties and will collaborate with the healthcare team to provide a seamless transition from hospital to home to additional treatment opportunities. Skills necessary for the role include excellent written and verbal communication skills, advocacy, problem solving in complex social situations, and the ability to work well with diverse individuals and teams. The availability and willingness to work occasional flexible hours and to expand outreach efforts into Maury and surrounding counties is necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2-year degree
• Three years minimum experience in behavioral health, mental health, and/or addiction treatment services.
• Required experience and/or training in Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
• Bachelors in Social Work (preferred)

MISSION, VISION & VALUES:

MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.

VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.

VALUES:

W – Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E – Empathy: Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.

C – Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A – Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R – Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E – Equity: Providing each individual a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential.

STRATEGIC ANCHORS:

· Quality patient care

· Highly effective teams

· Stewardship of resources

· Innovative culture

Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, TN 38401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person