NAVIGATOR SPECIALIST
Company: Cooper University Health Care
Location: Camden
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
About us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to
providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our
extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical
innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities,
equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a
commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and
compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a
comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision,
life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive
working conditions and opportunities for career growth through
professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health
Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description
Provide ongoing care-coordination and case management services.
Guide linkage to appropriate clinical services including
medication-assisted treatment (MAT), behavioral health treatment,
and social services to individuals with Substance Use Disorder.
Provide education, coordination, navigation, linkages, and support
to individuals with Substance Use Disorder Foster one-on-one
supportive relationships built on trust and respect, and encourage
engagement and retention in treatment in order for patient to reach
and maintain optimal outcome Provide continuity of care by meeting
patients in various clinical care settings including the following:
emergency department visits, addiction treatment appointments,
medical appointments, social service appointments, and therapeutic
appointments. Identify health and wellness needs, barriers and
strengths including physical health, medical and addiction
treatment, social support, occupational and intellectual strengths
and goals, financial and housing, etc. Perform outreach by meeting
with patients in the community and act as allies and advocates for
patient services Attend Addiction Medicine clinical and
programmatic conferences and meetings as required. Engage in
ongoing professional development, training and receipt of cl
Experience Required 1 year of relevant experience if candidate has
Bachelor’s degree in related field or 2 years of relevant
experience if candidate has Associates degree or is a Certified
Peer Recovery Specialist. 4 years of relevant experience, either
clinical or lived, if candidate is a Certified Medical Assistant.
OR 4 years of relevant/lived experience Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in a related field, plus 1 year of relevant
experience working with patients with Substance Use Disorder OR
Associates degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR Certified
Peer Recovery Specialist designation plus 2 years relevant
experience. OR Certified Medical Assistant with 4 years of relevant
experience. License/Certification Requirements Valid driver’s
license. Special Requirements Must possess own vehicle or reliable
alternate means of transportation for use to outreach individuals
served.
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