Linkage to Care Specialist - Full Time - Amityville

Sun River Health • Amityville, NY

1d • $22 - $24

About The Position

The Linkage to Care Specialist conducts targeted outreach, recruitment, linkage and care coordination to assist people in accessing screening and linkage to care for HIV/AIDS, Hep C, STIs, PrEP, mental health and/or substance use disorder. Promotes the program directly to the community, as well as other CBO's and medical providers. Additionally, can promote overdose prevention, including Narcan training and distribution, testing/screening for HIV, PrEP, STIs, Hep. C and submit monthly reporting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the HIV, MAT, Medical and Behavioral Health Provider teams
• Knowledge and experience working in the field of SUD, PrEP and/or HIV
• Demonstrates cultural competency in working with diverse populations.
• Maintains data and case records as required.
• Facilitates enrollment in benefit and entitlement programs and referrals.
• Conducts outreach to re-engage patients in care.
• Performs job duties in compliance with systems and grant specific standards.
• Participates in quality improvement trainings and activities to improve patient care.
• Provides health education, risk reduction and adherence education to patients within the scope of discipline to assist patient in engagement and retention and reduce barriers to care to enhance health outcomes.
• Evaluate social determinants of health to reduce barriers to timely access to care and treatment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
• Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
• Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
• Provider Incentive Compensation Program: Quality & Productivity.
• Provider Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees