21-098 Navigator

Southwest Behavioral, Inc.

                                                                                      JOB VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION:                                             Navigator (Full-Time)

                                                               Center of Excellence

                                                               New Kensington, PA  

PAY GRADE:                                         12

WAGE:                                                   $32,682. (Plus an excellent benefits package!)

PASSION FOR HELPING OTHERS?  WE ACTUALLY CHANGE PEOPLE’S LIVES!  JOIN OUR TEAM!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to compliance to COE guidelines and corporate standards.
• Conducts assessment and diagnostic services of assigned clients to develop a comprehensive Service Plan for substance abuse treatment and services.
• Completes client assessments, monitors coordination of care and the progress of client.
• Assists in the coordination of client flow, identification, referral contacts and follow-up.
• Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory standards, program policy and/or state project requirements.
• Available for On-call and after hour services.
• Collaborates with established community programs and agencies as client advocate with the social services network; to include the court system.
• Offers guidance on the recovery experience to include stage appropriate recovery education.
• Assists clients in meeting their recovery goals by utilizing the phases of recovery:  engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization and sustained recovery maintenance.
• Educates consumers, family members and professional staff about the recovery process; the damaging role that stigma can play in understanding recovery and offer support related to obstacles that are often encountered during the early stages of recovery.
• Will provide individualized person centered services/support to assigned clients.
• Provides vision driven hope and encouragement regarding opportunities for varying levels of involvement in community based activities (i.e. work, school, relationships, and physician activities).
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university; or the ability to obtain Recovery Specialist Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations;
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and available social services.
• Must be available to work “non-traditional” hours.
• Self identifies personal experience with addiction recovery or co-occurring services.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearances from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.
• Ability to observe and recognize verbal and non-verbal signs of physical or mental disorders;
• Ability to detect and identify violations pertaining to program regulations;
• Ability to work independently following established policies and procedures, including emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate with effectiveness.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.sphs.org/employment.html FOR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR STOP INTO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA.    POSTING# 21-098.                                               

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