Substance Use Disorder Navigator - Psychiatric Services - Fort Myers

Location:Behavioral Health Center -12550 New Brittany BlvdFort Myers FL 33907

Department: LPG Psychiatric Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 AM, M-F

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$18.64 - $23.30 / hour

Do you have a passion for helping individuals overcome barriers and access life-changing care? Join our team as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Navigator, where youll guide patients through the path to recovery with compassion, respect, and evidence-based support.

What Youll Do:
As a Navigator, you will connect patients with medication-assisted treatment (MAT), harm reduction services, and other vital resources. Youll serve as a trusted advocateoffering warm handoffs to providers, arranging appointments, and ensuring seamless access to outpatient clinics, mental health services, shelters, primary care, and residential treatment programs.

Using motivational interviewing and a non-judgmental approach, you will:

• Conduct brief assessments and identify patients with SUD or co-occurring mental health disorders.

• Provide follow-up care, appointment reminders, and help patients overcome obstacles such as transportation, medication access, and insurance coverage.

• Promote harm reduction strategies based on each patients goals, preferences, and life circumstances.

• Build relationships with community service providers to expand available resources.

• Advocate for a culture of low-threshold, stigma-free care in hospital settings.

Why This Role Matters:
You will be a key bridge between patients, healthcare teams, and the communityempowering individuals to seek and maintain treatment, and ensuring they are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. Your work will directly contribute to reducing barriers, saving lives, and fostering a culture of hope and recovery.

Education Requirements:High School or equivalent

Experience Requirements: 1-2 years' experience in Community Outreach or associated role. Experience connecting individuals and families with community resources/needs.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements: Valid Florida drivers license

Certifications Requirements: BLS and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire, must pass background and fingerprinting checks.

Other Requirements: Demonstrated competency through training and experience in the performance domains of: Advocacy, Mentoring, Recovery Support, Professional Responsibilities, Networking, and Navigating.

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