Patient Navigator - MATER

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Initiates the intake process for individuals seeking treatment at MATER, including but not limited to the completion of the intake paperwork and assessments. Coordinates intake for those seeking care outside of MATER.
• Assesses physical, behavioral, social, health, and case management needs and barriers through semi-structured interviews and provides referrals and assistance making appointments with appropriate organizations.
• Per program procedures, assesses individual engagement in substance use disorder treatment and related care, using evidence-based practices (e.g., motivational interviewing, and related techniques to reengage those who have disengaged.
• Keeps current with local, state, and federal regulations regarding confidentiality of information pertaining to both medical and drug and alcohol treatment records.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, health services, or related field from an accredited college/university. Master's degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

Driver's License required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 2 years' experience in drug & alcohol treatment, mental health, health insurance claims, claims management, or patient navigation preferred.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.