Substance Use Navigator

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care St. Joseph's is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary:

The Substance Use Navigator is responsible for interacting and working with the health care team and with patients in the hospital and Emergency Department to find and connect patients to drug treatment resources and outpatient clinic referrals.

Minimum:

• Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Additions Counseslor Certified Addicition Specialist and Drug Counselor or equivalent
• One year recent drug treatment experience.
• Previous training and work in a drug treatment/alcohol treatment facility or clinic 
• Excellent communication skills ability to work with a difficult population and manage multiple priorities

Preferred:

• Two years experience in a drug treatment
• Associate degree in a health care related field.
• Impatient drug treatment experience
• Recent inpatient hospital experience