Social Worker- NavSTAR

Jefferson Health Plans

9 days ago

United StatesFull TimeSocial WorkNot on LinkedIn

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Jefferson Health Plans as a Social Worker- NavSTAR in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will compare proactive Patient Navigation services to usual care for hospital patients at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals with opioid use disorder, a group at high risk of repeat hospitalization and negative outcomes.

will work with discharged hospital patients in the community to resolve barriers to engaging in recommended follow-up medical and addiction care.

will also provide guidance and support to other members of the NavSTAR Patient Navigation team.

provide guidance and support to other members of the NavSTAR Patient Navigation team.

Benefits & Compensation

time and part

time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Jefferson Health Plans as a Social Worker- NavSTAR.

Key Skills

Social Work ServicesPatient AssessmentDischarge PlanningMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient NavigationClinical Research Protocol AdherenceRecord KeepingMotivational InterventionsAppointment SchedulingPatient AdvocacyCommunity EngagementSupport Provision

Requirements

Candidates must work as part of the NavSTAR clinical research study team, serving hospital patients with opioid use disorder for up to three months post-discharge in the community. This role requires adherence to research protocols, detailed record keeping, attending meetings, and reliable personal car transportation for community-based work.

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