Care Navigator 1

Sphs Group; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with agency match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Generous time off

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Job summary

Southwest Behavioral Care, Inc. in New Kensington, PA, is seeking a part-time Care Navigator at the Center of Excellence. You will connect clients with recovery services, educate clients and families, and support staff in pursuing individualized recovery goals.

Candidates need an associate degree (or bachelor’s) in social work, psychology, or a related field, or be able to obtain certification. Must work non-traditional hours and obtain required clearances; benefits include medical & dental,

Qualifications

• Qualifications include an associate or bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field, or ability to obtain certification.
• Must be available to work non-traditional hours.
• Criminal history clearance and FBI fingerprint clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and community-based services to address opiate use.
• Connect clients with services to achieve recovery goals and educate clients, families, and staff about the recovery process.
• Offer goal-oriented encouragement and support across all aspects.

Skills

Non-traditional hours

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Social Work/Psychology/related field

Job description

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

Multiple Part-Time Positions

PA Location

Job Details: Job Location: Center of Excellence New Kensington - New Kensington, PA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Comprehensive Benefits Package Tuition Discounts Career Advancement

The Center of Excellence (COE) is a 24/7 access & support program created to target and be a proactive solution to the opiate epidemic by utilizing a multidisciplinary team of individuals with life experiences and/or educational background in substance abuse or social services. The COE uses community based innovative techniques to assist clients with their quest for long-term sobriety and integration back into healthy living.

A Care Navigator provides individualized and community-based services that address opiate use. As a Care Navigator, you will connect clients with services that will help them achieve their personal recovery goals. Additionally, you will educate clients, family members and professional staff about the recovery process, as well as offer goal-oriented encouragement and support related to all aspects.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university or bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university; or the ability to obtain Recovery Specialist Certification.
• Must be available to work “non-traditional” hours.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearances from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
• Be an SPHS Hero!

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