EMS ED MOUD Navigator

The EMS/ED MOUD Navigator helps patient's access evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD) with a focus on low-threshold access to medication assisted treatment (MAT) and harm reduction. Navigators conduct outreach and identification of OUD and/or SUD patients, conduct brief initial assessments; such as: COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) and NIDA (National Institue on Drug Abuse) Screening Tools and Scores. Navigators introduce patients to MAT programs and services, facilitates appointments at outpatient MAT clinics, serves as a resource and coach for their clients, and advocates for a culture of change within the hospital. They also assist with access to other services such as; behavioral health services, primary care, and residential treatment facilities. The EMS/ED MOUD Navigator will also assist in collecting monthly and quarterly data on OUD and/or SUD patients arriving to the Emergency Department by Emergency Medical Services. Works closely with the Department of Emergency Medicine Medical Director of Pain Management, Addiction Services, and the Mobile Intensive Care Unit EMS Medical Director, Director, and Clinical Manager. 

Associate degree preferred. Will consider 2-3 years prior experience as a peer recovery specialist in lieu of an associate degree. 

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency:  St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law.  The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.