MAT Access & Care Navigator

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. seeks a Full Time Patient Navigator for the SOR 4 Hub and Spoke Grant in California. The role includes outreach to jails, EDs, OBOTs and residential programs to identify OUD patients, discuss MAT referrals, and develop individualized action plans for care.

Excellent communication, organization, and coordination with multiple entities are essential. The Navigator will support patients from discharge through follow-up, manage data for referrals, and assist with

Qualifications

• Must be registered or certified as a counselor.
• (Understanding of SUD and MAT is required).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and MS Project.
• Able to manage deadlines and multiple projects in fast-paced settings.
• Maintain audit-trail documentation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist develop outreach and education lists.
• Provide outreach to external entities with TCD.
• Round in ED, jail, and settings to identify patients eligible for MAT.
• Maintain data for referrals and outreach activities.
• Be on-call for MAT linkage during regular hours.
• Describe MAT principles to external entities.
• Obtain consent and complete MAT intake forms.
• Assess readiness and co-occurring disorders.
• Assist with insurance status and financial counseling if uninsured.
• Identify resources for MAT and arrange follow-up appointments.
• Address barriers to follow-up like transport and housing, and coordinate with social services.
• Communicate MAT follow-up plans to ED/jail providers.
• Remind patients of follow-up appointments prior to discharge.

Skills

Counselor credential

Nonjudgmental attitude

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Multitask / organizational

Attention to detail

Education

Registered or Certified Counselor

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

BayMark Health Services, Inc. seeks a Full Time Patient Navigator for the SOR 4 Hub and Spoke Grant in California. The role includes outreach to jails, EDs, OBOTs and residential programs to identify OUD patients, discuss MAT referrals, and develop individualized action plans for care.

Excellent communication, organization, and coordination with multiple entities are essential. The Navigator will support patients from discharge through follow-up, manage data for referrals, and assist with