Recovery Navigator - Community Medication Assisted Recovery

Carle; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 23,584 - 38,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carle in Peoria, Illinois, is seeking a Recovery Navigator to assist patients in accessing evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders. This role emphasizes a nonjudgmental approach in helping patients, particularly those facing homelessness or incarceration.

The Recovery Navigator will conduct assessments, facilitate connections to recovery programs, and support patients in navigating challenges to treatment. Compensation ranges from $17.12 to $27.73 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Must have a nonjudgmental and energetic approach to patients.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding of harm reduction in relation to Substance Use Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying patients who are incarcerated or homeless.
• Conduct initial brief assessments to connect patients with services.
• Facilitate appointments at treatment clinics.
• Provide case management and engagement services.

Skills

Communication skills

Culturally relatable interaction

Understanding of SUD as a medical condition

Education

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) within 1 year

Tools

Computer information systems

Job description

Overview

The recovery navigator is a peer recovery specialist who helps patients access evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders with a focus on low-threshold access to MAR (medication assisted recovery), treatment programs, and harm-reduction, specifically those who are homeless, facing homelessness, and incarcerated.

Qualifications

Certifications:

• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) within 1 year - Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA)

Other Requirements

Nonjudgmental, energetic, positive, harm-reduction approach to assisting patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Understanding of SUD as a medical condition and the role of MAR in treatment and harm reduction. Ability to use computer information systems, computer literacy, and knowledge of word processing. Ability to interact with patients in a culturally relatable manner. Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identification of patients with a substance use or co-occurring mental health disorders who are incarcerated, homeless, and engaged in other services.
• Conduct initial brief assessments; introduce and connect patients to recovery programs and services
• Assist with the facilitation of appointments at outpatient treatment clinics including internal and external agencies with the community.
• Assist with access to other services such as financial counseling, primary care, mental health services, social services, and residential treatment facilities.
• Assist with navigating barriers to patients obtaining substance use treatment and other resources
• Establish professional relationships with patients and communicate with them to help navigate obstacles to follow up treatment, and provide encouragement.
• Advocate to patients who use drugs within hospital and community settings to reinforce evidence-based, non-judgmental approaches so that patients who use drugs get the same care as patients who do not use drugs.
• Assist in facilitating initiation of MAR with on-site clinician, when applicable, or with an outpatient provider.
• Provide case management and engagement services to those with SUD seeking resources.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.12 per hour - $27.73 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].