Field-Based Peer Support & Substance Use Navigator

C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic, Inc.; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Training & development

Job summary

C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Dual Peer Support and Substance Use Navigator role.

You will provide peer support to patients with substance use, mental health, and medical needs, and perform on-site SUN duties at Yolo County jails/hospitals and in the community. Travel is required with mileage reimbursement; you will participate in education, advocacy, referrals, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining documentation in line with Federal/State requirements

Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use recovery strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery resources, and harm reduction principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a trauma-informed approach.
• Experience in community health, social services, or a clinical environment preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Certified Peer Specialist in California; training/certification required on notice.

Responsibilities

• Provides information, education, and advocacy with technology to access recovery services.
• Maintains documentation in accordance with Federal/State requirements for Peer Support.
• Maintains up-to-date resource and referral information while developing relationships with referral sources.
• Connects patients to appropriate referrals and resources.
• Supports collaboration with SUNs, social workers, nurses, discharge planners, and jail staff.
• Willingness to learn multiple Electronic Health Record systems to facilitate referrals.
• Functions as a positive, stable role model and supports patient advocacy.
• Attends clinical/medical team meetings as needed for patient support/advocacy.
• Provides patient advocacy for appointment service needs (child visits, court dates, housing).

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed approach

Knowledge of SUD & harm reduction

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ability to work in community health

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Dual Peer Support and Substance Use Navigator role.

You will provide peer support to patients with substance use, mental health, and medical needs, and perform on-site SUN duties at Yolo County jails/hospitals and in the community. Travel is required with mileage reimbursement; you will participate in education, advocacy, referrals, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining documentation in line with Federal/State requirements