Supportive Counselor - SIGN ON / RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE!

About the position

The Care Coordination Program focuses on prompt linkage to HIV care, ongoing retention in care, optimal treatment adherence, viral load suppression and reduced HIV-related mortality. The programs in this department work with people living with HIV/AIDS to improve overall health and establish self-management through case management, peer navigation, and health education services. The Supportive Counselors will play a dynamic role in enhancing these services by providing direct support and counseling services to clients by conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and providing ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and intakes to evaluate for client eligibility and goals
• Develop individualized care plans to help clients stay engaged in their own care
• Provide one-on-one supportive counseling sessions
• Promote stability and support by addressing goals as described in the service plan
• Conduct group supportive counseling to address service plan goals and enhance mutual support between clients
• Participate in outreach activities to engage new clients and inform the community of available services
• Collaborate with other CHASI programs and external providers to make culturally appropriate linkages and referrals to help achieve client goals; perform follow up to ensure a 'warm handoff'
• Complete all progress notes and other reporting as required by internal practices and funders in a timely manner
• Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, or other related degree required
• At least 2 years of experience providing case management or counseling services to people living with HIV/AIDS or other chronic illness or related population
• Demonstrated experience with and/or understanding of providing evidence-based, client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate interventions rooted in harm reduction principals

Benefits

• Sign on, 3 month, and 6 month bonuses in the first year of employment
• Generous paid time off (4 weeks of vacation plus paid holidays, personal, and sick time)
• Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits including employer provided basic life insurance and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Retirement plan that includes employer matching