Manager, HIV Early Intervention Specialist - RN/LPN/Therapist - South County Mental Health Center

• 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 be able to work effectively with populations that have experienced vulnerability, trauma, economic poverty, incarceration, substance use, development delays, serious mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, literacy issues, and/or other conditions or situations that have impacted housing stability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Propensity to be flexible and to multi-task.
• Must be solution-focused and organized in achieving objectives with all service users.
• Skilled at motivating and organizing oneself to complete tasks with service users, often in non-therapeutic environments.
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and follow all federal and state HIPAA laws and regulations.
• Proficiency handling stress and a high pace of crisis intervention as well as follow protocols for safety and security.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including use of phones, in-person assistance, computers, fax, and other office machinery
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• 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 off-site presentations.
• 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.)
• Accurately record patient health history information and vital signs into electronic medical record (EMR) as directed.  Accurately track and submit necessary documentation to the appropriate agencies.
• Assist with procedures, referrals, and patient contacting as needed/required.
• Educate clients regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments, and testing.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for clients seen on day of service.
• Obtain pertinent health information (Releases, consents, etc.)
• Provides and arranges referrals to appropriate service providers within the agency and externally to ensure continuity of care and compliance to funding source requirements.
• Advocates for the mission of the organization, promotes the vision and direction of the agency’s values, and delivers services with safety, respect, and effectiveness.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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