State Opioid Response Patient Navigator

Job Description

Job Description

State Opioid Response (SOR) Patient Navigator

Full-time (Onsite position with travel)

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily.

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.

Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a State Opioid Response (SOR) Patient Navigator , you will create solid working relationships with local community stakeholders to maximize patient placement in a set geographic area. You will be responsible for conducting prescreen assessments, managing community relationships and for building a web of community partners. Your role is also responsible for maintaining internal relationships and assisting Pinnacle discharge planners in patient placement post-care to ensure access to long-term resources and long-term recovery. Also, your role takes lead in ensuring all grant-related documents are completed and mandatory meetings are attended to remain in compliance as a clinic and that all patient grant eligibility and screeners are complete prior to patient admission to remain in compliance with grant-funded patients.

Pay :

• $68,640 per year

Benefits :

Requirements :

Associates degree required in the Human Service field from an accredited college or university.

Bachelor’s degree preferred in the Human Service field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred education and experience :

Responsibilities :

Provide community partners with access to quick prescreen assessments for patients who are in crisis

Utilize motivational interviewing to help patients understand why choosing treatment is the best course of action

Refer patients to the appropriate level of care depending on their specific needs. No one should ever leave a meeting without a resource

Provide resources for patients in real-time by creating a localized resource guide that has local providers.

Work closely with the local hospitals to refer them all appropriate patients and keep relations optimal

Increase presence in the hospitals, court systems and community-based partners to increase availability to assist patients

Collaborate with Regional Director, Regional Vice President, and Patient Services, in finding the correct accounts to partner with locally, find key decision makers to set up a working relationship from the top down.

Build as many relationships as possible within the community to maximize assessment potential and build credibility as a trusted resource for everyone.

Log all activity within Salesforce daily

Collaborate with Contact Center to move the patient through the admissions process for the appropriate facility. Including faxing over any documentation the facility may need.

Work cohesively within Pinnacle Treatment Centers network of departments, aligning with interdepartmental initiatives to ensure positive working relationships.

Availability after business hours to assist patients when needed

Maintain Grant compliance with patient admissions

Maintain Grant compliance with required clinical outcomes, data collections, surveys, and reporting structure

Attend all required and relevant trainings and meetings

Aid in the development and facilitation of patient support groups

Assist the clinic in coordinating and facilitating clinic tours, meetings, and presentations for community outreach

Assist clinic with grant related projects

Other task as assigned within scope of role

Join our team. Join our mission.