HIV Early Intervention Specialist

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast•Fort Pierce, FL

About The Position

New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community. New Horizons is seeking a HIV Early Intervention Specialist who will provide HIV testing, outreach, education, and linkage to services both within SCMHC and to/with other collaborative agencies. They will also provide patient care and case management services under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer.

Requirements

Florida Department of Health (Palm Beach County) HIV/AIDS 500/501 Certification
A minimum of one-year experience in a Human Services field providing outreach and supportive case management services to at-risk, indigent, and/or homeless population (advocacy, housing placement, etc.), preferably working with HIV+ population and/or population(s) at high risk for HIV infection.
Comfortable working with LGBTQ+ population and settings where LGTBQ+ population frequent
Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

LPN/RN/Therapist

Responsibilities

Provide HIV and other testing, counseling, education, and referral services to patients of SCMHC and to the general public through community events, outreach, and other collaborative agencies.
Provide prevention interventions, education, and resources relative to sexually transmitted infections within SCMHC and through community events, outreach, and other collaborative agencies.
Provide necessary support to physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, behavioral health (BH) providers, and support staff engaged in treating HIV patients at SCMHC.
Provide accurate HIV/AIDS (and other testing) data collection, tracking, and reporting within SCMHC and to required health agencies (Health Dept., CDC, HRSA, etc.) ensuring compliance with annual HIV testing per 340B protocol.
Educate clients regarding diagnosis, medications (including prep), treatments, and testing.
Schedule patients for initial and ongoing prep appointments.
Schedule follow-up appointments for clients seen on day of service.
Keep HIV testing up to date as required annually.
Upon monthly audit all due testing will be documented.
Perform other duties as assigned.