What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The Patient Navigator for the Peer Recovery Program is responsible for effectively guiding patients with substance-use disorders through the healthcare system and resources needed to initiate and maintain recovery. The Patient Navigator will screen the individual for social determinants of health, determine the most appropriate services to address their needs and educate the patient on their options. The Patient Navigator will assist in removing any barriers associated with access to care. The Patient Navigator will manage follow-up appointments to coordinate continuation of care and linkages to community resources. The Patient Navigator will also work alongside the Recovery Specialist team to support the patient and ensure the highest quality of care.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral health profession
- Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience working with substance-use disorder clients
Preferred:
- Master s degree
- LCADC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist
- ASAM knowledge and experience with ASAM placement criteria
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift working, 8:00am - 4:00pm, subject to change based on department needs.
- Monday Friday
- Full-Time
Essential Functions:
- Screen for substance use disorders and provide warm hand-off to substance-use treatment services
- Screen for social determinants of health and provide patient navigation services to community resources that address patient needs
- Educate patient on multiple pathways to recovery, treatment options and medications for opioid-use disorder, MOUD
- Serve as a navigator and patient advocate to help remove all barriers to recovery
- Collaborate with system and community-based partners to ensure coordination of care
- Attend and represent the Institute for Prevention and Recovery at state and county level stakeholder meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
