Health Educator-Emergency Medicine

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

76d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an integral part of Mount Sinai Health System’s Emergency Department Health Education Program, Health Educators provide a patient-centered, harm reduction approach to reach individuals living with HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Health Educators work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services and assist patients to navigate barriers to accessing quality care and treatment. This position is a one-year role subject to grant funding for possible extension and will work primarily out of Mount Sinai Queens or Mount Sinai Brooklyn with some travel to other sites required.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals living with HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to assist patients in navigating barriers to accessing quality care and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a patient-centered, harm reduction approach to reach individuals living with HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services.
• Assist patients to navigate barriers to accessing quality care and treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed