Substance Use Navigator ARRMC (Utilization Management)

Substance Use Navigator ARRMC (Utilization Management)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Position Summary

The Substance Abuse Navigator is an integral team member who assists patients with substance use disorders. Introduces patients with substance use disorders to available programs and services; conducts brief assessments and schedules their appointments. Assists with access to other services, such as financial counseling, primary care, behavioral health services, social services, and residential and outpatient treatment settings.

As a Substance Abuse Navigator for Asante, you will have the opportunity to:

• Communicate with staff daily to screen for and recruit eligible patients and provide updates to clinical team as needed.
• Communicate and interact with patients in a culturally competent and relatable way.
• Participate in data collection activities to support departmental programs and services.
• Monitor and report on patient outcomes and actively work with other members of the
• interdisciplinary team to facilitate improved delivery of cost-effective services.
• Participate in training and development by sharing knowledge and special skills with others, such as providing
• in-services to staff following attendance at educational events.
• Promote desired patient outcomes by means of introducing patients with substance use disorders to available programs and services.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's of Psychology, Social Work, Health Care Administration, or related human service field - or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience, required
• Master of Social Work, preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• Possession of a valid Driver's License with proof of safe driving record for the past ten years and proof of auto insurance may be required. Must have Oregon Driver's License within 30 days of moving to Oregon (if applicable).

Preferred Licensure/Certifications

• LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• LMSW: Licensed Master's Social Worker
• CDAC: Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• On-call employees receive an additional 15% for flexibility
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. For more on our story and award-winning health care, click HERE.

More About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a locally-managed, nationally recognized top 15 health system. We are located in beautiful Southern Oregon and are the largest healthcare provider in nine counties. We provide comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities employ over 5000 people and include Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners, and additional healthcare partnerships throughout the region.

At Asante we believe that we are defined by our values - the traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.