Community Resource Specialist-40 hours per week

The Community Resource Specialist plays a key role in the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Bridge Clinic, which provides on-site rapid assessment, treatment initiation and stabilization for patients with substance use disorder with a specific focus on equitable care which seeks to eliminate any disparities in access to or retention in treatment by race, ethnicity or language.

The Community Resource Specialist (CRS) is part of a multi-disciplinary team which includes a physician and a therapist, and may also include a recovery coach, an advanced practice provider and/or an office-based addition treatment (OBAT) nurse care manager. The CRS is responsible for working with the care team to assist patients in finding community resources related to ongoing SUD treatment, mental health services and other community resources related to social determinants of health. The Resource Specialist researches and identifies resources to meet the needs of the individual patient and communicates the results to the care team, as well as the patient when indicated.

This position requires a high degree of flexibility, independence and willingess to participate in multiple activities while providing support to all members of the care team. The CRS must possess strong communication skills and the ability to converse comfortably with patients and their caregivers, practice and program staff, and community agencies.