Substance Use Navigator - EJGH

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The Substance Use Navigator (SUN) plays a critical role in identifying, engaging, and supporting patients with substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid use disorder (OUD), within the hospital setting. The SUN provides patient-centered navigation services that promote low-threshold access to medication for addiction treatment (MAT), harm-reduction strategies, and timely linkage to ongoing outpatient care and community-based services. Working primarily in the emergency department, the Substance Use Navigator collaborates closely with physicians, nursing, social work, behavioral health, and community partners to ensure patients receive evidence-based, non-judgmental care and seamless transitions across the continuum. The SUN serves as a trusted resource and coach for patients, helping them overcome barriers to treatment, navigate complex healthcare and social service systems, and engage in ongoing recovery-oriented care. The Sub...