About this role
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Organization: SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South Position Overview:
Helps patients access evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) with a focus on low-threshold access to medication for addiction treatment (MAT) and harm reduction. Conducts outreach and identification of patients, conducts initial brief assessments, introduces patients to MAT programs and services, facilitates appointments at outpatient MAT clinics, serves as a resource and coach for their clients, and advocates for culture change in the hospital. Job Description:
EDUCATION:
• High School or General Education Diploma (GED)
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
• Community Health Worker certification within 18 months of hire
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Possesses a nonjudgmental, energetic, positive, harm-reduction approach to assisting patients with SUD. • Interest/proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals, and other marginalized populations. • Understanding of SUD as a medical condition and MAT as an effective, evidence-based treatment. • Ability to communicate with patients clearly, respectfully, and in a culturally appropriate manner. • Respect for patient confidentiality and privacy. • Ability to use a computer and to learn to use electronic health records.
Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $31.30 to $43.82 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.