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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

BRCO Project MOM Navigator - Coordinator 3

Lafayette, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$0/mo - $0/mo

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a BRCO Project MOM Navigator - Coordinator 3 to work in collaboration with healthcare providers and support pregnant and postpartum women facing substance use disorders. The role involves outreach, case management, and coordination of care, aiming to improve access to essential resources and support for maternal health.

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Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with hospitals, healthcare providers, pregnant and postpartum women and substance use disorder resource providers on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health’s Project MOM (Maternal Overdose Mortality) initiative

Conducts outreach to pregnant and postpartum women diagnosed or suspected of substance use disorder (SUD) and coordinates primary care, maternal care, and social care navigation for these individuals

Conducts case management assessments to ascertain which social determinants of health may affect access to care

Identifies, locates, and supports pregnant and postpartum women by providing support and “warm walkthroughs” to improve access to resources, care, and treatment related to perinatal health, education, substance use treatment and addressing social care needs and/or arranging available resources

Educates healthcare providers to use recommended trauma-informed therapies, evidence-based treatment options, and appropriate resources to improve maternal and fetal outcomes

Makes assigned visits to support care and resource coordination across private clinics, hospitals, advocacy groups, and medication-assisted therapy clinics (MAT clinics)

Prepares and maintains confidential records; collects, documents, and verifies pertinent medical and social needs data from patients, physicians, and medical facilities

Collects, documents and maintains accurate program data related to patient demographics, services provided, and identified health and social needs using designated reporting systems for program evaluation

Motivates patients and educates the general public on risk reduction, prevention of overdoses, and trauma-informed care

Schedules, facilitates or provides training to support providers in delivering SUD treatment in clinics, emergency departments (EDs), and hospitals, to include overcoming stigma and barriers

Coordinates efforts across the Region and works with the Regional Medical Director (RMD), peer navigators in the emergency departments, providers, community health workers, and community-based organizations

Other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Perinatal case managementSubstance use treatmentSocial services experienceProject coordinationMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detail