MAT Outreach & Care Navigator

Central Neighborhood Hlth Fdn; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a MAT Navigator to engage communities, educate about MAT programs, and serve as a primary contact for patients in the Substance Use Disorder Program. You will support outreach and coordinate care.

You will collaborate with providers and staff, promote access to MAT services, travel between clinics, and help link patients to community resources while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Community Health Worker with 1 to 2 years’ experience in clinical or community resource settings; Care coordination and/or case management.
• Evidence of essential communication, education, and counseling skills.
• Proficiency in communication technologies (email, cell phone, etc.)
• Highly organized with ability to keep accurate notes and records.
• Experience with health IT systems and reports is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the community to identify prospective patients and educate about MAT programs.
• Serve as primary contact for patients in the Substance Use Disorder Program and provide case management support.
• Coordinate MAT outreach activities and collaborate with providers and community resources.
• Promote timely access to MAT services and ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate education.
• Monitor adherence to MAT grant requirements and assist in program improvement.

Skills

Care coordination

Education and counseling

Excellent communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Travel to multiple locations

Education

Community Health Worker (1–2 years experience)

Health IT systems knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a MAT Navigator to engage communities, educate about MAT programs, and serve as a primary contact for patients in the Substance Use Disorder Program. You will support outreach and coordinate care.

You will collaborate with providers and staff, promote access to MAT services, travel between clinics, and help link patients to community resources while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.