HIV Behavioral Change Specialist

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Provides psychotherapeutic interventions, psychosocial and emergency assessments, and treatment planning to a population.

Job Duties

• Assists with continuing education of staff as it relates to mental/behavioral health.
• Communicates treatment plans to department clinical staff on a regular basis and in a comprehensive manner.
• Develops with patient initial goals and interventions designed to address and reduce psychiatric/ behavioral symptoms.
• Ensures documentation of patient's participation and agreement in goal development and interventions.
• Ensures patients in need of behavioral intervention are afforded the opportunity for such services within the AAO, Network, or community.
• Provides therapeutic interventions using a trauma-informed behavior change model appropriate to symptomatology and presentation.
• Provides treatment planning, goal development, and intervention strategies in active therapy cases.
• Provides initial psychosocial assessments with appropriate documentation and develops initial treatment plan.
• Facilitates support groups for patients.
• Oversees quality improvement measures and evaluation components of the department's mental and behavioral health program.
• Provides mental health / behavioral assessment, referral coordination, and disposition.
• Provides or obtains appropriate and necessary level of intervention to eliminate or decrease crisis.

• Master's Degree in Social Work or a counseling related field.
• 2 years experience working with HIV-infected patients or persons living with chronic illness. or
• 4 years experience in healthcare, mental health, or substance abuse treatment setting.
• Familiarity with the public and private mental health and substance abuse service delivery system in Pennsylvania. Understanding of regulations and responsibilities surrounding mental health counseling.
• Knowledge about AIDS pandemic and its impact on individuals, families, healthcare, and the community.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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