Opioid Navigator

DEPT: Population Health

LOCATION: Maury Regional Medical Center - Columbia, TN

SHIFT: Full-time, Monday-Friday

MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:

At Maury Regional Health, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care, offering exceptional service. As a top-rated organization, we foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where innovation and patient care lead the way.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role will work, autonomously and with collaboration, to improve the outcomes of individuals in Maury County who are suffering from Opioid Use Disorder. This will include collaboration and coordination with the healthcare system, the justice system, and outpatient addiction treatment programs. The navigator will focus on providing supportive services and resources to patients with suspected or confirmed substance use disorders and will provide individualized care, to include linkages to placements and services. This will include scheduling substance use-related appointments, referrals to treatment, and other important wraparound services. The role will function as a liaison between the physician, professional healthcare staff and other involved parties and will collaborate with the healthcare team to provide a seamless transition from hospital to home to additional treatment opportunities. Skills necessary for the role include excellent written and verbal communication skills, advocacy, problem solving in complex social situations, and the ability to work well with diverse individuals and teams. The availability and willingness to work occasional flexible hours and to expand outreach efforts into Maury and surrounding counties is necessary. The role will also be responsible for project management activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Associate's Related Field Required
3 Years behavioral health, mental health, and/or addiction treatment services Required
Experience and/or training in Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Required

WHY MAURY:

• 2025 Great Place to Work & 2024 Best Place for Working Parents

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plans & PTO

• Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement & Career Advancement Navigation

• Employee Discounts

• Childcare Services – Hospitots

• Adoption Assistance

For more information: About Maury Regional Health

MISSION, VISION & VALUES:

MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.

VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.

VALUES:

W – Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E – Empathy : Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.

C – Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A – Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R – Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E – Engagement: Actively involving all stakeholders in creating better health outcomes for southern Middle Tennessee

STRATEGIC ANCHORS:

• Quality patient care

• Highly effective teams

• Stewardship of resources

• Innovative culture

Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.