MOUD Care Navigator

Opportunity for Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Substance Abuse Navigator to establish and maintain relationships with patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and facilitate MOUD linkage and retention. The SUN will work within a collaborative care team to enroll patients into MOUD care and provide community follow-up.

The role includes documenting encounters in EMR systems, coordinating with primary providers, and expanding resources within Penn and the local community to improve access

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree; Bachelor of Science is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified recovery specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nonjudgmental and positive approach to assisting patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
• Understand SUD as a medical condition and the role of MOUD in treatment and harm reduction.
• Engage individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals and other marginalized populations.
• Establish relationships with patients and communicate via telephone, texting, and/or email to remind patients of appointments and provide encouragement.
• Ensure MOUD enrollment in outpatient care and support continued MOUD treatment.
• Maintain updated knowledge of local and regional SUD treatment programs including capacity, insurance requirements, and benefits assistance.
• Schedule follow-up appointments, offer resources, and network to help sustained access to care.
• Document accurately in tracking sheets, EMR, SAMHSA data systems, and REDCap.

Skills

Nonjudgmental approach

Communication skills

Education

High School Grad/GE Degree

Bachelor of Science

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Substance Abuse Navigator to establish and maintain relationships with patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and facilitate MOUD linkage and retention. The SUN will work within a collaborative care team to enroll patients into MOUD care and provide community follow-up.

The role includes documenting encounters in EMR systems, coordinating with primary providers, and expanding resources within Penn and the local community to improve access