Health Educator at Rock Hill

Job Description

Keystone Substance Abuse Services has an exciting opening for a Patient Navigator. This position, a grant funded full-time position in our Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment ("SBIRT") program, will work closely with family medical practices and other health and human services organizations to ensure patient needs are met. As the individual in this position will represent Keystone in the community, the individual must exhibit a high degree of professionalism.  As this is a new position responsibilities may be added or change as the position evolves.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administering evidenced-based screening tools for harmful and hazardous alcohol and drug use and providing feedback to adult patients regarding associated risk levels;
• Conducting brief interventions with patients with the goal of advising on low-risk guidelines for alcohol use and supporting patients in reducing alcohol and drug use;
• Providing “Brief Therapy" as indicated;
• Referring patients in need of substance treatment services to Keystone;
• Working as part of the health care team to coordinate care with family medical practices and Keystone;
• Attending trainings at the national and state level, as required; and
• Actively participating in at least one of Keystone’s main events and at least one general outreach event each year (excluding the annual holiday open house).

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position candidates must (unless otherwise indicated) possess the following experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services; Masters Degree in Social Work or related field preferred;
• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly desired;

• If not certified as a S.C. Certified Addictions Counselor, beginning the process of obtaining such certification within six (6) weeks of hire;
• Experience working with substance abuse disorder and mental health clients of all socioeconomic levels;
• Previously demonstrated:

• Data collection and reporting;
• Excellent computer skills;

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and with teams;
• Willingness and ability to be flexible especially with the work schedule;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; 
• Excellent recordkeeping skills; and
• Satisfactory driving record. 

For consideration submit resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:  Jean Bryant, Human Resources Manager, [Click Here to Email Your Resum] or via fax at 803.328.3831. 

Keystone is an equal opportunity employer.

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Keystone Substance Abuse Services was established in 1969 as a private, not-for-profit organization that serves as the Act 301 (1973) substance abuse authority in York County, South Carolina. Keystone offers nationally accredited and licensed services – including education, prevention and treatment (both outpatient and inpatient) -- to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in York County and surrounding areas experiencing alcohol and/or drug related problems.

 

Visit our website at www.keystoneyork.org.

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Rock Hill, Company: Keystone Substance Abuse Services.