NAVIGATOR SPECIALIST (PART-TIME)
Company: Cooper University Health Care
Location: Camden
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
About us At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to
providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our
extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical
innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities,
equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a
commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and
compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a
comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision,
life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive
working conditions and opportunities for career growth through
professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health
Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description
Navigator Specialists in the Center for Healing provide ongoing
supportive services to patients with substance use disorders. They
provide education, service coordination, service linkage, and
support to patients within the healthcare, social service, and
justice systems. Provide ongoing care-coordination and case
management services. Guide linkage to appropriate clinical services
including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), behavioral health
treatment, and social services to individuals with Substance Use
Disorder. Provide education, coordination, navigation, linkages,
and support to individuals with Substance Use Disorder Foster
one-on-one supportive relationships built on trust and respect, and
encourage engagement and retention in treatment in order for
patient to reach and maintain optimal outcome Provide continuity of
care by meeting patients in various clinical care settings
including the following: * Emergency department visits, addiction
treatment appointments, medical appointments, social service
appointments, and therapeutic appointments. * Identify health and
wellness needs, barriers and strengths including physical health,
medical and addiction treatment, social support, occupational and
intellectual strengths and goals, financial and housing, etc. *
Perform outreach by meeting with patients in the community and act
as allies and advocates for patient services * Attend Addiction
Medicine clinical and programmatic conferences and meetings as
required Experience Required High School Diploma REQUIRED 1 year of
relevant experience if candidate has bachelor's degree in related
field or 2 years of relevant experience if candidate has
associate's degree or is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. 4
years of relevant experience, either clinical or lived, if
candidate is a Certified Medical Assistant. 4 years of relevant
experience, either clinical or lived, accepted in lieu of
bachelors, associates or relevant certification. Lived experience
with navigating the criminal-legal system preferred. Bilingual
candidates preferred. Education Requirements Registered Nurse, OR
Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 years lived experience, OR
Baccalaureate (BA) degree with 2 years lived experience, OR
Associate degree with 4 years of lived experience, OR Certified
Medical Assistant with 4 years of lived experience Special
Requirements Communication - Ability to communicate with patients,
visitors and coworkers Bi-Lingual preferred
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