NAVIGATOR SPECIALIST

About us At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description Navigator Specialists in the Center for Healing provide ongoing supportive services to patients with substance use disorders. They provide education, service coordination, service linkage, and support to patients within the healthcare, social service, and justice systems. Provide ongoing care-coordination and case management services. Guide linkage to appropriate clinical services including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), behavioral health treatment, and social services to individuals with Substance Use Disorder. Provide education, coordination, navigation, linkages, and support to individuals with Substance Use Disorder Foster one-on-one supportive relationships built on trust and respect, and encourage engagement and retention in treatment in order for patient to reach and maintain optimal outcome Provide continuity of care by meeting patients in various clinical care settings including the following:

• Emergency department visits, addiction treatment appointments, medical appointments, social service appointments, and therapeutic appointments. 
• Identify health and wellness needs, barriers and strengths including physical health, medical and addiction treatment, social support, occupational and intellectual strengths and goals, financial and housing, etc.
• Perform outreach by meeting with patients in the community and act as allies and advocates for patient services 
• Attend Addiction Medicine clinical and programmatic conferences and meetings as requi

Experience Required Registered Nurse, OR Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 years lived experience, OR Baccalaureate (BA) degree with 2 years lived experience, OR Associate degree with 4 years of lived experience, OR Certified Medical Assistant with 4 years of lived experience Education Requirements High School Diploma REQUIRED 1 year of relevant experience if candidate has bachelor's degree in related field or 2 years of relevant experience if candidate has associate's degree or is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. 4 years of relevant experience, either clinical or lived, if candidate is a Certified Medical Assistant. 4 years of relevant experience, either clinical or lived, accepted in lieu of bachelors, associates or relevant certification. Lived experience with navigating the criminal-legal system preferred. Bilingual candidates preferred. Special Requirements Communication - Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers Bi-Lingual preferred Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

Welcome to Cooper University Health Care With a more than 135-year history of healing, Cooper is the place South Jersey turns to when they need care. As the leading academic medical system in the area, with South Jersey’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, more than 100 outpatient offices, and more than two million patient visits a year, it’s the perfect place to build a career of care in a truly diverse and inclusive environment. Whether you’re a medical professional or possess other skills, you’ll want to be with Cooper.

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