Patient Navigator- Newark, NJ

Patient Navigator

This role contributes to a compassionate, patient-centered environment committed to high-quality care, coordination, and equitable access to services.

A Typical Day

• Screens patients for substance-use disorders and provides a warm hand-off to appropriate substance-use treatment services
• Screens for social determinants of health and provides patient navigation services to community resources that address identified needs
• Educates patients on multiple pathways to recovery, treatment options, and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)
• Serves as a navigator and patient advocate to help identify and remove barriers associated with access to care and recovery
• Manages follow-up appointments to coordinate continuation of care and linkages to community resources
• Collaborates with system and community-based partners to ensure coordination of care
• Works alongside the OBAT team to support patients and ensure the highest quality of care
• Attends and represents the Institute for Prevention and Recovery at state- and county-level stakeholder meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

To Be Considered

• Strong communication, active listening, cooperation, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to helping patients navigate complex healthcare systems and remove barriers to recovery
• Value for patient advocacy and being comfortable connecting individuals with treatment, recovery, and community resources
• Knowledge of ASAM and experience with ASAM placement criteria
• Knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to effectively perform case management responsibilities
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and training, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health profession is required; a Master’s degree is preferred
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (LCADC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist credentials are preferred
• A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience working with substance-use disorder clients is required
• Experience with ASAM placement criteria and strong case management skills are preferred

Benefits

RWJBarnabas Health offers a market-competitive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.