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About SoHum Health: At SoHum Health, our mission is to provide high-quality local medical services and engage community members in education and lifestyle opportunities to promote optimal health and wellness. As the sole provider of emergency, acute, radiology, skilled nursing, pharmacy, and various other health services in our expansive rural region, we play a unique role as a hub and trusted partner for the patients we serve. Guided by our core values of caring, quality, teamwork, and positivity, we strive daily to improve the health of our underserved community.
Position Overview:
Southern Humboldt Community Health District (SHCHD) in Garberville, CA, seeks a substance use navigator (SUN) who helps patients access evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders with a focus on low-threshold access to MAT (medication for addiction treatment) and harm reduction. SUNs conduct outreach and identification of patients, conduct initial brief assessments, introduce patients to MAT programs and services, facilitate appointments at outpatient MAT clinics, serve as a resource and coach for their clients, and advocate for culture change in the hospital. They also assist with access to other services such as financial counseling, primary care, mental health services, social services, and residential treatment facilities.
Key Responsibilities and Core Competencies
Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions listed below.
Patient Engagement in Treatment
Documentation
Culture Change
Requirements
Qualifications
Full Time
$89k-111k (estimate)
04/05/2024
06/03/2024