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Are you in search of a fulfilling and meaningful position? Do you want to work for an organization that promotes growth and development? 

Here at Men's Health Foundation, we envision a world where inequity and stigma do not separate people from healthcare.
 

"Reimagining Healthcare" is our commitment to affirming the unique experience of every patient. We prioritize our patients’ evolving needs and strive to help each patient feel comfortable, understood, and respected.

Why Men's Health Foundation? 

Men's Health Foundation is seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals. We believe that by reimagining how healthcare is delivered, we can help create greater health equity for those most at risk, breaking down barriers to care. We welcome all backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions.

We recognize our staff as the heart of our organization and seek to provide a generous and competitive benefits package to support our employee's well-being. We offer the following: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance (may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 1 mental health day
• 401(k) Retirement plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 4% following completion of 90th day of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 40 hours of sick pay (following completion of 90th day of employment)
• 120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment

Position Overview

 Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the HIV Social Worker (HIV SW) will be responsible for providing psychosocial care management services, integrating care planning, and monitoring patients’ progress in conjunction with the HIV Nurse Case Manager, HIV Case Manager, Housing Specialist and Substance Use Disorder Case Manager. The HIV SW ensures the comprehensive and thorough assessment of a patient’s psychosocial needs, particularly as they relate to behavioral health and adjustment issues. HIV SW also conducts brief interventions and provides focused on improving a patient’s status as it relates to addiction issues, mental health distress, risk reduction and disclosure interventions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities (This list may not include all the duties assigned.) 

• Utilizes training and experience to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments including history of trauma, attachment styles, substance use, cognitive functioning, and activities of daily living.
• Oversees all psychosocial aspects of clients’ treatment in Medical Care Coordination (MCC) and Patient Support Services (PSS) programs.
• Provides consultation utilizing mental health expertise on multi-disciplinary MCC treatment teams.
• Works with HIV Nurse Case Manager, HIV Case Manager, Housing Specialist and Substance Use Disorder Case Manager to develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
• Utilizes training in motivational and behavioral intervention to provide support and guidance in the implementation of care plans which may include health-related behavior, housing, benefits, transportation, food/groceries, and other social services as needed.
• Independently identifies patient needs, strengths, and readiness to change.
• Streamlines care coordination to improve patients’ access to services including medical, mental health, and substance use programs.
• Provides brief mental health interventions and counseling for chronic diseases including motivational interviewing, crisis assessment and intervention, suicide risk assessment.
• Coordinates client services and referrals.
• Promotes linkage to and retention in medical, mental health, and substance use treatment along with the Substance Use Case Manager.
• Identifies and addresses barriers to treatment adherence and risk reduction to help improve health outcomes.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of client eligibility for public health programs and other sources of funding.
• Conducts follow-up activities to ensure clients receive appropriate support for referred services and ongoing needs.
• Acts as a liaison between clients and Men’s Health Foundation services/programs and other community agencies/programs.
• Coordinates necessary documents for public and private assistance programs.
• Maintains complete and accurate files on all clients and documents services provided using all required documentation methods.
• Researches and develops resources for case management clients.
• Prepares and submits reports as required in a timely manner.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences, in-services, and other meetings as directed.
• Provides referrals and linkage to partner services, (i.e., intimate partner violence, medical services, HIV testing).
• Delivers services to clients at MHF’s West Hollywood and South LA clinical sites.
• Other duties may be assigned, as required. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy and/or Human Services.
• Minimum 2-years of experience, 4 years preferred, provided direct client services to people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effects of psychosocial needs, trauma history, and cognitive/behavioral/motivational functioning on health-related behavior and exhibits ability to intervene appropriately and effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS community resources, and public and private HIV/AIDS benefits programs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Training and proficiency in Casewatch preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in software systems including word processing and spreadsheets to create reports. 
• Strong commitment to the Mission and Vision of Men’s Health Foundation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide services to people of diverse races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, nationalities, economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, housing status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.