Court Navigator (SUD CertifiedRegistered)

JOB SUMMARYHealthRIGHT 360 a nonprofit organization and a family of programs is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services including mental health care residential and outpatient substance use treatment and primary health services. Additionally we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health fostering resilience and facilitating Client Engagement and Navigation Services (CENS) is dedicated to improving the attendance rates of clients seeking substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in collaboration with state and county agencies. CENS accomplishes this by actively engaging clients assessing their needs through an ASAM brief triage for adults or an evidence-based screening tool for youth and guiding them to suitable treatment options. The program also ensures clients have the necessary support such as transportation and health coverage (e.g. Medi-Cal or My Health LA) to access these services successfully. Operating in various locations throughout Service Planning Area 3 (SPA 3) including Pomona West Covina and Alhambra and El Monte CENS provides tailored support to help clients connect with the right treatment SUD Navigator plays a key role in connecting individuals with appropriate substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services. Using an ASAM triage assessment for adults and evidence-based tools for youth the Navigator determines the best treatment options motivates clients to engage in care and ensures they have the necessary support such as transportation and health coverage (e.g. Medi-Cal My Health LA). They provide face-to-face support serve as a liaison for individuals involved in multiple systems and connect clients with additional services to address barriers like poor health domestic violence and homelessness. Since the program operates throughout SPA 3 at various county facilities and SUD Navigators also conduct community outreach and participate in job and health fairs reliable transportation is required to effectively perform these duties across different RESPONSIBILITIESAssessment and ReferralsConduct an ASAM triage assessment to determine if the adult client needs SUD treatment and the provisional level of care to which the client will be additional assessments for ancillary service referrals if they have not already been conducted by the referring case worker including but not limited to vocational rehabilitation education transportation housing physical health and other public social the Youth and Parent screening tool to determine SUD risks for youth clients and refer them to the nearest appropriate youth outpatient SUD providers based on client preference and need for further assessment as Enrollment and SupportAssist clients in entering data in the Department of Public Social Services BenefitsCal website for Medi-Cal enrollment or contacting a My Health LA provider to schedule an enrollment clients to remind them of their upcoming provider appointments and coordinate transportation to the SUD treatment provider if and InterventionProvide clients with a basic overview of SUD to increase the likelihood of a clients understanding and follow-through with the steps to take in case of relapse including overdose prevention; provide HIV/AIDS education and referrals for HIV testing and treatment services; and discuss the availability of medication-assisted treatment for alcohol and opioid use substance use disorder training to various community community outreach and participate in job and health fairs to promote public awareness about substance use disorders and to inform consumers about SUD treatment options available through CoordinationSchedule clients for a full ASAM assessment with a SUD treatment provider that matches the clients needs and preferences using SAPCs electronic Service and Bed Availability Tool (SBAT).Enter data into SAPCs electronic health record system so that the client information is provided to the treatment provider before the client appears for the appointment if Certification or LicensureHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree Use Disorder Counselor Registration or Certification from a California certifying agency (CCAPP CAADE CADTP).Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of is a field-based role must have a valid California Drivers License and access to registered and insured working as registered substance abuse or behavioral disorder counselor or recovery specialist in community mental health preferred.