HIV Specialist Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

HIV Specialist Claratel Behavioral Health – 3.3

Decatur, GA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$36.4K – $42.5K a year 2 days ago Qualifications Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Computer skills 2 years Full Job Description Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff. Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Clinical Director of Substance Use Services

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision provides HIV prevention outreach services in coordination with community partners. The HIV Specialist serves as the HIV resource person from Claratel Behavioral Health offering individuals HIV prevention education, risk reduction counseling, and HIV counseling and testing. Primarily provides services at intra-agency outpatient clinics and community partner sites including substance use recovery support community programs. Participates in marketing the services to the community. Attend health fairs and other community-based activities to provide community education and testing for high risk and at-risk populations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides community focused HIV prevention and education outreach services Provides HIV/STD education for community partners and other community groups using approved HIV curriculum Provides HIV testing and pre/post-test counseling Provides community outreach activities (health fairs, etc.) to include testing and education for high risk and at-risk populations Provides confidential HIV testing and pre/post-test counseling in the community and at Claratel Behavioral Health. Provides pre/post-test counseling Demonstrates knowledge of CDC recommended evidence-based counseling techniques and session content Demonstrates high-quality testing procedures including specimen collection, labeling, storage, and transport Ensures that 100% of HIV positive clients are referred to the county public health department or community AIDS service organization, as appropriate Documents counseling and testing activities according to agency guidelines Maintains ethical standards Delivery of case management/coordination for HIV positive individuals Demonstrates awareness of metro area HIV community resources Coordinates care in a timely manner Provides educational and skills training groups to clients at DeKalb Addiction Clinic and/or DeKalb Regional Crisis Center Provides education and skills training sessions using evidence-based interventions Documents groups according to agency guidelines and within 24 hours of providing service Demonstrate clinical knowledge of substance use disorders and mental health evidence-based interventions, particularly motivation enhancing interventions Coordinates and processes group with co-leader and/or supervisor Uses evidence-based curriculum Training and Reporting Completes state reporting forms and reports in a timely manner Completes the required Rapid HIV Testing and Prevention Counseling Training Follows guidelines set forth in the Rapid HIV Testing Policy, Procedures, and Quality Assurance Plan Participates in technical assistance activities, including the annual HIV EIS training events.

SKILL, COMPETENCY AND EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Required qualifications: Must have expertise working with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. A bachelor’s degree with two years’ work experience in social service delivery. Must be computer proficient.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working in a substance-use treatment program. CPS-AD or CARES certification. Certified Addiction Specialist.

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Must have the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team and clients. Able to maintain ongoing working relationships with community partners.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primarily in community settings. Also provides services in outpatient clinics and DeKalb Regional Crisis Center. Monday -Friday 8:15am – 5:00pm with some evening hours and weekend hours (community events). Ability to use a computer, telephone, fax, copier and scanning machine. Will be trained to complete HIV testing.

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES

Must be a team player, organized, dependable, efficient, responsible, disciplined and self-motivated. Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations. Pre-employment drug screening may be required. The selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify. Pre-employment drug screening may be required. The selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify.

For more information visit https:

//claratel.org/ Claratel Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA Thank you so much for your interest in joining our team! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we’ll be reaching out directly to those selected for an interview. We truly appreciate your understanding and wish you the very best in your job search journey. Claratel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE). It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Claratel not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff and termination Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify (

Company ID:

226305)