Short DescriptionThe EIP Clinical Navigator serves as a critical point person for newly identified and re-engaged HIV-infected individuals enrolling in medical care services. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary medical care team, this role focuses on patient education, care coordination, and support to ensure successful linkage, retention, and engagement in care.
Key Responsibilities:- Educate patients on HIV, treatment adherence, and risk reduction.
- Provide care coordination and link patients to services such as case management, MAT, behavioral health, and social services.
- Conduct partner services, including contact tracing and HIV testing.
- Perform needs assessments and address barriers to care (e.g., housing, transportation, mental health).
- Build supportive relationships to promote care engagement and retention.
- Conduct outreach in hospitals, community settings, and jails to connect patients with care.
- Act as an advocate and resource navigator for patients.
Experience RequiredMinimum of 1 year experience in providing HIV prevention or care services to people living with HIV. Hospital nursing care of HIV-infected persons also applicable.
Education RequirementsHigh School/GED required. ASN, or BA in Social work, psychology or public health preferred.
License/Certification RequirementsCurrent NJ-RN License preferred, NJDHSTS certified HIV counselor preferred
Special RequirementsDivision of HIV, STD, and TB Services (DHSTS) clinical navigator trainings (will be provided)preferred
Salary Min ($)USD $31.00
Salary Max ($)USD $53.00
