HIV Test Counselor

Parkland Health • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The HIV Counselor & Tester is responsible for providing culturally competent, confidential HIV counseling, testing, referrals, and HIV prevention education. The HIV Counselor & Tester will perform HIV risk assessments, HIV testing, disclosure of HIV testing results, and partner elicitation and notification services.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a health care related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of HIV Counseling & Testing experience required.
• Valid Texas Drivers License required.
• Prefer registration with the Partner Notification Program of the Texas Department of State Health Services for HIV training.
• Prefer Phlebotomy Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish and English Bi-Lingual preferred.
• Knowledgeable about HIV harm and risk reduction, AOD and sexuality issues.
• Knowledgeable about HIV infection, transmission, and treatment.
• Knowledgeable in local, state, and federal laws regarding HIV and health care privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally competent and confidential HIV counseling and testing.
• Conduct HIV risk assessments.
• Disclose HIV testing results to patients.
• Perform partner elicitation and notification services.
• Provide HIV prevention education.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree