Patient Navigator OUD

The OUD (Opium Use Disorder) Patient Navigator helps coordinate care for OUD patients with complex needs, assists with the transition from the hospital to home, and connects patients with necessary community resources to enhance the quality of life. The OUD Patient Navigator works with patients to ensure they understand the discharge instructions, reduce readmissions, reconcile medications, and assists the patient by coaching self-management of disease processes. The OUD Patient Navigator will also provide intervention opportunities to OUD focused resources for SA treatment.

Education: Require BS degree in Social Work or related field

Experience: Two years of Substance Abuse Counseling or Peer Support experience preferred. Comparable combination of education and experience will be considered. Previous substance abuse counseling or hospital based social service experience very beneficial.

Additional Skills/Abilities: OUD Patient Navigators are expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, to be capable of working with a diverse population and to behave ethically and professionally. OUD Patient Navigator interacts with professionals from many different community based organizations, so they must be able to collaborate well with others.

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Huntsville Hospital was recently named. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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