Substance Use Care Navigator

Essential Functions

• Provides case management to individuals within the Co-occurring And Relationship Empowerment (CARE) program including assessing clients in crisis, providing referrals to appropriate services, working with individuals and staff to develop a recovery plan and program schedule that meets the individual's recovery goals.
• Assessing client needs: mental health/substance use/physical health/housing/finance etc. and identify the client's strengths and challenges.
• Provides brief support and psychoeducation to clients/families.
• Collaborate/communicate with systems partners including prisons/jails, DMHAS Interim Managing Entity (IME) to ensure coordination of care.
• Facilitate treatment plan discussions for clients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the treatment team and who may need more intensive or more specialized care.
• Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the Center (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment, medical specialty care).
• Documents all clinical activity and correspondence in accordance with Center policy, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
• Participates in supervision and team meetings as well as collaborate with other treatment providers to monitor and discuss clients' progress and needs.
• Tracks essential data and performance improvement measures and provide regular reports to the Program Director - CARE.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, criminal justice, education, or other behavioral health related field
• Must have relevant experience providing services and case management to individuals living with a substance use disorder
• Has experience in working across cultures
• Must possess knowledge of formal/informal community systems and resources
• Must have knowledge of Wellness and Recovery Principles, Person Centered Care, Trauma Informed Care and Integrated Healthcare
• Must possess a valid NJ driver's license in good standing
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with colleagues, coworkers, vendors, contractors, and the public

Preferred

• CADC/LCADC
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), and experience working with culturally diverse populations
• Knowledge of community resources and services and the ability to collaborate with other professionals
• Trained in conducting Substance Use Interventions
• Advanced degree in social work, public health, or a related field preferred

Salary/Pay: $45,000 - $50,000/year

Benefits include health coverage (medical, prescription, and dental), paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick), a deferred compensation plan, and enrollment in the NJ State Pension System.