Community Health Specialist
Current- Provide substance use/abuse educational information for patients andfamilies.
- Promote programs and services for families, and provide health care andsocial information that encourages self-improvement.
- Assess the patient's needs, and develop a care plan for intervention.
- Engage in ongoing follow-ups with patients and/or service providers.
- Follow-up with each patient from initial identification through case closureand beyond.
- Serve as part of the patient’s care and support team.