Recovery Navigator Overnight Shift

Samaritan Recovery Community; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health and Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance

Pet insurance

Lifelock insurance

Free parking

Free meals

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Samaritan Recovery Community in Nashville seeks a Recovery Navigator to guide clients from admission through their early recovery on campus, coordinating with Admissions, Clinical, Medical, and community partners.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience with underserved populations, a high school diploma (college degree preferred), and a valid driver’s license; the person will build relationships, document encounters, and help connect clients to housing and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years experience working with underserved populations.
• Knowledge of addiction and related services.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Admit new clients to the respite program and assist in admissions paperwork.
• Build relationships with referral sources (hospitals, ERs, EMS, police) to support client care.
• Supervise clients during shifts and assist with orientation and client care.
• Support Clinical Department by assisting Respite Counselor with groups and discharge housing planning.
• Coordinate with Medical team for transportation, visits, and medication runs.
• Document all client encounters for billing and program needs.
• Engage with community to raise awareness of Samaritan and its services.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Are you someone who wants to make a difference in the battle against alcohol and drug addiction? We are looking for committed individuals to join our team in our daily fight, teaching people to save their own lives. Help us inspire change today.

We passionately help the indigent population attain and sustain recovery.

We are looking for team members who share our passion and belief that recovery is possible.

• If you find personal fulfilment in helping others
• If you want to work in a supportive team environment
• If you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives - This is where you want to be!

Samaritan Recovery Community is a caring, established nonprofit substance abuse treatment provider serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Located in the historic East Nashville area with spectacular views of the downtown skyline, Samaritan Recovery Community provides intensive residential treatment, transitional living, and respite services. We provide treatment services to men and women regardless of their ability to pay.

Samaritan Recovery Community is looking for a Recovery Navigator to join our team, who is passionate about helping people as they learn how to establish a lifestyle of recovery free from substance use.

Minimum of 1-3 years experience required, working with the underserved population. Some knowledge of addiction and experience with this population. High school degree required; college degree is preferred. Valid Driver's License is required.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Recovery Navigator position is designed to serve the clients at Samaritan Respite Community throughout their time on campus, beginning with bringing them in for admission and following through their recovery as needed in a variety of ways, while building strong relationships with each department at Samaritan to achieve the best care for our clients.

Duties:

Function as an ambassador for Samaritan and assist the Admissions team by admitting new clients to the respite program; participate in screening clients, answering phones, and assisting in completing admissions paperwork; transporting clients to Samaritan; build strong and constructive working relationships with referral sources such as hospitals, emergency rooms, EMT, police/sheriff, and community agencies; assisting with clients moving into the unit.

Provide first point of contact to referral sources to Samaritan and provide follow-up communication as needed.

Provide support to the Admissions and Recovery Tech teams through supervising of clients during shifts, assisting new clients with orientation, and participating in client care, as needed.

Provide support to the Clinical Department by assisting the Respite Counselor in conducting groups, sessions, or assisting with locating discharge housing, healthcare appointments, and other tasks as assigned.

Provide support to the Medical team through transporting clients to Samaritan for the initial visit, off-site visits, medication runs, and moving clients throughout the facility. Provide discharge transportation as needed and as determined by the medical, clinical, or RT team.

Responsible for documenting all client encounters appropriately for billing.

Consult and coordinate with the program administrator regarding specific client needs.

Engage with the community to alert them to needs of the facility, and to raise awareness of Samaritan, with consent of the program administrator.

Must be able to lift 25 lbs

Must be able to walk reasonable distances such as through hospital or business parking lots

Perform other related duties as assigned.

We have an excellent benefits package that includes, 401(k), Health and Dental insurance, Life insurance, Vision insurance, Supplemental, Pet and Lifelock insurances, free parking, free meal and a generous Paid Time Off program.

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Samaritan Recovery Community is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer