Manager, Compensation

About the role

The Department of Family Medicine of the Keck School of Medicine of USC seeks a Substance Use Peer Specialist to join the new MacArthur Park Service Area Team. This team includes various healthcare professionals who aim to enhance the quality of life for underserved and vulnerable patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use support and case management services to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles City Council District 1.
• Deliver on-site substance use screening, intakes, assessments and conducts counseling, brief interventions, and recovery support, using evidence based and harm reduction approaches.
• Provide education to Patients on substance use, relapse prevention, overdose prevention, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and other relevant health topics using a harm reduction and patient centered approach.
• Navigate Substance Use Disorder treatment options/resources/centers, and completing referrals appropriately.
• Coordination of care to facilitate/support Patients transition to higher level of care; which can include hospitals, detox and/or residential treatment centers/facilities.
• Attend planning and coordination meetings with CD1 team.
• Act as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient and community agencies (i.e., Housing for Health, Department of Human Services, hospitals, etc.) and ensures that patient needs are met with rights maintained; consults and collaborates with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in monthly Mental Health case conference review with Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine.
• Recognizes changes in the patient’s physical and mental condition, takes appropriate action by notifying physician and/or nursing supervisor.
• Comprehensive, accurate and timely medical record documentation that reflects all aspects of care they provide during each encounter, including pertinent patient history, treatments, and coordination of care efforts ensuring compliance with the program, state licensing and other regulatory standards and guidelines dictated by role.
• Promote security by alerting appropriate personnel for safety, fire and other unsafe situations, and reports any unusual occurrences to supervisor.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide individualized interventions and services to promote restoration of health and achievement of patient health goals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of age-related and cultural needs of individuals served.
• Provides client care coordination in a manner that is non-discriminatory and non-judgmental.
• Work cooperatively with external partners and organizations effectively communicating Street Medicine's mission.
• Work closely with and is a part of the larger internal Street Medicine Multidisciplinary team, including Social Work Department, Registered Nurses, Physician/Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Community Health Workers and administration team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Certificate in a drug/alcohol program through a California approved certified program.

Qualifications

• Experience working with unsheltered or homeless population, and navigating appropriate resources.
• Knowledge of Los Angeles County Substance Use Treatment Centers (including detox and residential), supportive housing, and interacting with SASH Line.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to multi-task effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and decision making.
• A cooperative and team-oriented attitude.

Skills

• Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma informed care.
• Ability to drive Street Medicine Vehicles.
• Experience with outreach and community partnerships.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

$24.75 - $28.75 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, in-person position in Los Angeles, CA. Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. On-site days and hours may be subject to change depending on business needs.