Case Manager (Recovery Navigator)

Position: Recovery Navigator (BHJI Program)

Reports to: BHJI Program Supervisor

Schedule: Full-time, on-site Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, PTO, PFMLA, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, EAP, 401K with match after 1-year.

Position Summary: The Recovery Navigator will provide peer recovery support services to patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and will assist patients in achieving sustained recovery. This position will facilitate patient access to recovery-oriented substance use disorder treatment, resources, and community recovery groups. The Recovery Navigator will bridge the segregated treatment system into a more holistic care model through providing support across multiple systems and frameworks of care. This position will maintain ongoing patient support regardless of relapse and will serve as a motivator, ally, role model, problem-solver, and advocate for patients with substance use disorders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as a liaison between the recovery community, the addiction treatment system, the medical treatment system, and the patient’s community, family, and social context to facilitate connections across systems of care

Works collaboratively with treatment team to implement evidence-based services to patients with SUD

Addresses barriers to successful recovery and serves as role model and advocate

Conducts active outreach efforts to encourage attendance and participation in recovery-oriented, self-help, and pro-social groups

Assists with access to treatment for SUD and co-occurring conditions, creating systems and procedures to rapidly identify treatment needs and determine appropriate level of care. Assists with data collection for quality assurance and program evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a Bachelor's degree

Experience working in recovery settings.

Must be able to demonstrate cultural competence.

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing substance abuse and mental health services.

Must possess a valid MA driver’s license.

Must be able to pass CORI and Drug Testing requirements

Demonstrated understanding of, and committed to adhering to, federal and state policies (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA).

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and boundaries.

Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.

Candidates with lived expertise are encouraged to apply, if in recovery, must have two years of continuous sobriety.

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About Gavin Foundation Inc

The Gavin Foundation is a nonprofit agency providing comprehensive adult, youth and community substance abuse education, prevention and treatment programs. Established in South Boston in 1963, we now serve over 10,000 individuals each year from Massachusetts and beyond. The Gavin Foundation offers a continuum of care to individuals, support services to their families, and programs to increase community awareness and acceptance regarding addiction and recovery.