Coordinator, Substance Use Support, System Nursing Support Services, Days

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY is seeking a Substance Use Support Coordinator to support patients who use substances, aiming to improve health, wellbeing, and safety within the care team.

You will conduct initial assessments, work with hospital staff to reduce barriers to care, and connect patients with SUD treatment and community resources, using a person-centered approach.

Qualifications

• One year in harm reduction or substance use disorder within healthcare/public health.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred); High School Diploma or GED acceptable.
• Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered support to individuals who use substances.
• Conduct initial assessments on impact of substance use across life domains.
• Assist patients in navigating hospital admission and connect to SUD treatment.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to reduce barriers to care.

Job description

Responsibilities

The Substance Use Support Coordinator (SUSC) provides support to patients who use substances, with the goal of increasing the health, wellbeing, and safety of patients and members of the patient's care team. Conducts the initial assessment to determine patient insight into impact of their substance use across dimensions of their life, identify recent patterns of use, as well as identify behavioral changes patient is ready to make. Works collaboratively with other hospital staff to reduce barriers to patient engaging in medical care, helps patient successfully navigate hospital admission, and connects patient with SUD treatment/therapy and other community resources. All services provided will align with a person-centred and patient-directed approach to providing care.

Qualifications

Required:

• One year in harm reduction or substance use disorder within public health, healthcare setting, or similar setting in a paid or unpaid status

Desired:

• Three years in harm reduction or substance use disorder within public health or healthcare setting


• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor Degree


• Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist