PrEP Navigator (Biomedical Prevention Navigator) at Mens Health Foundation

West Hollywood, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Assessment, Health Insurance, Case Management, Communication, Organizational Skills, Bilingual, Outreach, Community Engagement, Training, Documentation, Collaboration, Event Coordination, Cultural Competency, Microsoft Office, Patient Assistance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 We seek team members who embrace and champion diversity, as our work within the LGBTQ+ community promotes positive sexuality and inclusivity. Candidates should be comfortable with exposure to imagery, events, and materials that reflect our culture of acceptance and expression, ensuring alignment with our values. Position Overview Under the supervision of the HIV Prevention Care Coordination Manager, the Biomedical Prevention Navigator helps clients enroll in HIV biomedical prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (“PrEP”) and post-exposure prophylaxis (“PEP”) at Men’s Health Foundation’s clinic in West Hollywood The Prevention Care Coordination team at Men’s Health Foundation works with patients who are at risk of contracting HIV to facilitate access to biomedical prevention services including assisting with health insurance and providing case management services. Essential Functions and Responsibilities (This list may not include all the duties assigned.) * Provide individual counseling/assessments for potential PrEP/PEP clients. * Work with clients to assess eligibility for and enroll clients in supportive programs, including PrEP- AP, patient assistance programs, and to refer for enrollment in MediCal, Covered California-based private plans, and other health insurance coverage for which the client is eligible. * Assist patients with access to supportive services, including mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, housing assistance, and nutritional support. * Document services in All Scripts, MHF’s electronic medical record, county and state databases, as contractually required. * Collaborate with team members to identify client needs and generate innovative ideas to engage new patients into PrEP/PEP and other medical services. * Conduct PrEP-related presentations and training to staff, patients, and community members in a variety of settings. * Attending professional conferences and summits to showcase the work of MHF and to gather the latest biomedical prevention trends and data. * Identify and participate in outreach events to enlist new PrEP/PEP and/or medical patients. * Represent MHF in community planning groups, advisory boards and committees. * Along with biomedical prevention staff, co-produce outreach and recruitment events to bring visibility to PrEP/PEP program. * Participate in staff meetings and department meetings. * Assist the Benefits Department with enrolling patients in insurance and facilitating provider changes to MHF * Coordinate and engage in special community events to provide outreach and education on PrEP, PEP, DoxyPep, and other MHF services. * Other duties as required. Qualifications: * A bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, human services, or health education OR A minimum of three years conducting outreach to vulnerable populations with the aim of improving health outcomes. * Experience and specific training/experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS preferred. * Bilingual/Spanish preferred * Ability to work quickly and accurately to elicit information from patients and enter the information into an electronic database without the patient feeling ignored. * Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) * 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.

Responsibilities

The Biomedical Prevention Navigator helps clients enroll in HIV biomedical prevention services, including PrEP and PEP. This role involves providing counseling, assisting with health insurance, and facilitating access to supportive services for at-risk patients.