Substance Use Recovery Navigator

Intermountain Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Centers in Arizona is seeking a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Navigator to provide outpatient services, coordinate care, and connect members with timely treatment and harm-reduction resources. You will screen for substance use needs, re-engage individuals, and facilitate referrals across treatment, recovery, and support services.

The role requires a high school diploma and behavioral health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum Experience Required: Behavioral health experience and/or substance abuse training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to member’s treatment.
• Assess members for substance use history, readiness to change, and level of care recommendations.
• Collect information about members through interviews, observation or assessments.
• Counsel members individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.
• Guide members in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Develop and implement individualized recovery-oriented treatment and crisis plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate member care and develop treatment plans.
• Refer members to community resources or to specialists, as necessary.
• Conduct community outreach to members, as well as visit members in detox centers, hospitals, and other facilities to complete recovery and crisis plans.
• Act as member’s advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to collaborate with member’s treatment team.
• Maintain and submit detailed data required for management of opioid grant.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Intermountain Centers in Arizona is seeking a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Navigator to provide outpatient services, coordinate care, and connect members with timely treatment and harm-reduction resources. You will screen for substance use needs, re-engage individuals, and facilitate referrals across treatment, recovery, and support services.

The role requires a high school diploma and behavioral health experience is preferred.