Job Abstract

Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

The Substance Use Navigator is responsible for interacting and working with the health care team and with patients in the hospital and Emergency Department to find and connect patients to drug treatment resources and outpatient clinic referrals.

• One year recent drug treatment experience.
• Two years experience in a drug treatment environment preferred.
• Previous training and work in a drug treatment/alcohol treatment facility or clinic.
• Associate degree.
• Inpatient drug treatment experience.
• Excellent communication skills ability to work with a difficult population and manage multiple priorities.
• Recent inpatient hospital experience.
• Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Addictions Counselor Certified Addiction Specialist Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or equivalent preferred.