Substance Use Navigator - Outpatient - CARC
Carle Health | |
$22.40 - $37.41 / hr
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United States, Illinois, Champaign | |
Aug 25, 2026 | |
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Overview
The substance use navigator, (SUN), outpatient is a trained, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist who helps patients engaged in outpatient services access evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders with a focus on low-threshold access to MAR (medication assisted recovery), treatment programs and harm-reduction. They will provide experience, education, and professional services to assist and support individuals in developing and/or maintaining recovery-oriented, wellness-focused lifestyles. Qualifications Certifications: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) within 1 year - Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA), Education: , Work Experience: Responsibilities Conduct initial brief assessments; introduce and connect patients to recovery programs and services Assist with the facilitation of appointments at outpatient treatment clinics including Carle Addiction Recovery Center (CARC) and external agencies within the community. Assist with access to other services such as financial counseling, primary care, mental health services, social services, and residential treatment facilities. Assist with navigating barriers to patients obtaining substance use treatment. Establish professional relationships with patients and communicate with them to help navigate obstacles to follow up treatment, and provide encouragement. Advocate for a harm-reduction approach to patients who use drugs within outpatient settings to reinforce evidence-based, non-judgmental approaches so that patients who use drugs get the same care as patients who do not use drugs. Assist in facilitating initiation of MAR with on-site clinician, when applicable, or with an outpatient provider. Ensures Patients/Residents receive comprehensive services: Identification of patient into services, assessment, discharge planning, and other aspects of warm handoff.
Provide continuum of care/follow up care to patients.
Provide education/information to patients, families, and other invested parties.
Assist in facilitation of services, based on quality initiatives and documentation in EMR. .
Make contact and establish a positive relationship with patients in the outpatient setting. Utilizing standardized tools and assessments to identify patient needs, provide brief intervention as applicable. Work with 1-up to set up a robust system for ensuring patient referral and follow-up regardless of current engagement. Develop expertise in insurance benefits and exclusions related to treatment. In conjunction with supervisor, develop relationships with a comprehensive array of community service providers to address the needs of people with SUD or co-occurring mental health disorders. Respond to calls or messages directly from patients and providers, as appropriate. Advocate for a culture of low threshold access to medication assisted recovery for patients that includes signage or materials inviting patients to seek help for substance use in prominent areas of the healthcare syatem and community. Use motivational interviewing techniques to communicate with patients in a respectful, culturally appropriate, non-judgmental manner. Maintain up-to-date information about the effects of various substances, withdrawal symptoms, and treatment options in order to effectively educate and counsel patients. Refer and link clients to substance use treatment and crisis support resources. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $22.4per hour - $37.41per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. | |
$22.40 - $37.41 / hr
Aug 25, 2026