The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.

PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 “Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work For” by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.

POSITION SUMMARY

Bridge is a program of the Public Health Institute (PHI) that works across the health care system to expand access to low barrier addiction treatment and sexual and reproductive health care, and to advance health equity. Our largest program, CA Bridge, has supported more than 290 hospitals over the last six years to implement medications for addiction treatment (MAT) in the ED based on the CA Bridge Model for 24/7 low-barrier access to evidence-based addiction treatment. Our new initiative, CA Bridge Connect, extends this work beyond the ED through a phone and text line that connects people living with substance use disorders — and their families and care providers — to trained navigators, who link callers to local providers offering immediate MAT. Our National Expansion program builds capacity for ED MAT in every state by activating local leaders to transform addiction care and reduce overdose deaths. EMS Bridge extends the administration of low-barrier MAT to paramedics. Through the ED Syphilis/HIV/HCV Screening Program, we support EDs to implement routine opt-out screening, immediate treatment, and navigator-led patient education and linkage to care. Our Access Bridge program increases access to contraception and treatment for pregnancy emergencies from the ED, particularly in abortion-restricted states and regions.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Positioned within our CA Bridge program team, the CA Bridge Connect Navigator will respond to participant requests (via text, call, and eventually, web chat) and provide navigation and referral services to meet the needs of individuals interested in treatment or resources for opioid use disorder. The Connect Navigator will gather initial participant information about needs and interests, provide empathetic, non-judgmental support, and, if appropriate, connect participants to rapid MAT and supportive resources.

The full salary range for this position is $60,081 (minimum) to $85,645 (maximum) per year. The typical hiring range for this position is from $60,081 (minimum) to $72,863 (midpoint), based on 1.0 FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and budget availability.

Employment Type: Full Time

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