Job Details

As part of the Opioid State Targeted Response Grant, the Outreach Specialist works in the community to increase access to Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment and prevention activities in order to reduce the prevalence of OU - Ds and opioid-related overdose deaths. Working collaboratively with other community stakeholders, the Outreach Specialist provides peer outreach to identified Northern Arizona County residents to improve access to, participation in and retention in evidence based practices. Guidance and direction is provided by the Regional Program Manager. Essential Duties. Engage community members including homeless individuals and veterans to participate in treatment, particularly Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), for opioid use disorder. Engage and assist individuals re-entering the community from the criminal justice and crisis systems to participate in treatment for opioid use disorder. Provide outreach in the community to educate and assist community members and stakehol...Outreach, Behavioral Health, Specialist, Program, Healthcare, Support, Treatment