Recovery, Information, Support, and Engagement Navigator

Job overview

The Recovery, Information, Support, and Engagement Navigator role is hybrid in Newport, TN, serving Cocke County; candidates must be Tennessee residents. Compensation is not specified; the listing says DOE. The role supports the Tennessee Department of Health’s community recovery and outreach work. The navigator connects people with substance use, mental health, harm reduction, primary health, and recovery services. Screening, outreach, education, and community partnerships help improve access to support and prevent overdose deaths and communicable disease spread.

What you'll do

• Conduct substance use screenings and evidence-based mental health and substance use assessments
• provide crisis intervention and solution-focused counseling
• deliver overdose and communicable disease prevention education
• conduct community outreach and distribute naloxone
• build partnerships with community providers
• connect clients to services
• document progress and referrals
• attend team meetings, case conferences, and training. Travel is required with mileage reimbursement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

recovery navigator

rise

substance use support

mental health

harm reduction

naloxone

community outreach

hybrid

newport tn

cocke county

tennessee department of health

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid role serving Cocke County; Tennessee residency is required, and travel with mileage reimbursement is specified.

About the employer

COOLSOFT is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.