Psychosocial Specialist

CPLC LUCES provides HIV prevention education and supportive services to people living with or at risk of HIV / AIDS to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and address barriers to treatment.

• Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Services :   Individual or group behavioral health interventions include Healthy Relationships, CLEAR, and Sin Buscar Excusas. Mental health and substance abuse counseling services including Spanish-language support groups Mujeres Poderosas, Manos de Esperanza, and / or individual counseling sessions are available online or in-person.
• Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiatives :   "Fuerza Positiva University” is a Spanish and English, 12 session curriculum tailored towards Latinx newly diagnosed individuals that are seeking to take control of their HIV diagnoses through education and empowerment. Online and in-person sessions are available.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, provides direct covered services and treatment to individual clients, coordinates with community support and stakeholders.Responsible for managing appointment schedule as well as conducting targeted outreach to people with a known HIV disease so they may be enrolled in care and treatment services.

This role has a variety of responsibilities, including, but not limited to :

Educating group members on the fundamentals of the HIV virus and its effects on the body.

JOB DEMANDS

Ability to travel within Maricopa and Pinal counties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Must meet one of the following educational / experiences :

Other Competencies

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