University of Washington
Peer Navigator - Madison Clinic
University of Washington, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Overview
Peer Navigator
(Social Work Assistant) to join the Madison Clinic at Harborview Medical Center, part of UW Medicine. The Madison Clinic is an interdisciplinary, outpatient primary care clinic located within Harborview Medical Center, serving individuals living with HIV as well as those at high risk of acquiring HIV. Responsibilities
Help patients navigate the HIV/medical care system in collaboration with case managers to access needed services. Provide one-on-one and/or group social and emotional support. Work directly with patients to support medication adherence and treatment engagement. Collaborate with the patient’s care team to provide coordinated support for engagement in care. Address HIV treatment adherence needs and coach patients to improve adherence skills. Follow up with patients who have missed appointments and identify barriers to engagement in HIV care. Build rapport with patients to facilitate engagement and retention in medical care, addressing well-being, self-sufficiency and reducing barriers to care. Where feasible, accompany patients to appointments and provide reminders to help access HIV care, SUD treatment, mental health care and other supportive services. Adhere to Harborview Medical Center/Social Work Department standards for documentation and confidentiality; complete documentation in compliance with grant deliverables. Highlights
The purpose of a Peer Navigator is to serve as a role model for living well with HIV. Provide guidance to people living with HIV (PLWH) helping patients overcome barriers to engagement, adherence, and retention in treatment (e.g., insurance issues, substance use, stigma, immigration status, mental health, homelessness). Work in a multidisciplinary team with providers, case managers, nurses and financial advocates to facilitate linkage to medical and psychosocial care. Focus services on patients who are newly diagnosed, justice-involved, transferring care from other clinics/organizations, or needing to re-engage in care. Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences and two years of experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent. Or an Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences and four years of work experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent. Work Schedule
Full-Time / 40 hours per week Day Shift About Harborview Medical Center
Harborview Medical Center is the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center. It is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine, dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in centers of emphasis including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the community and the Northwest region. About UW Medicine
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. Across UW Medicine, employees collaborate to perform high-quality work with integrity and compassion in a respectful, welcoming environment. The UW Medicine family includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$66,276.00 annual Pay Range Maximum:
$103,836.00 annual Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift:
First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00% Our Commitment: The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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Peer Navigator
(Social Work Assistant) to join the Madison Clinic at Harborview Medical Center, part of UW Medicine. The Madison Clinic is an interdisciplinary, outpatient primary care clinic located within Harborview Medical Center, serving individuals living with HIV as well as those at high risk of acquiring HIV. Responsibilities
Help patients navigate the HIV/medical care system in collaboration with case managers to access needed services. Provide one-on-one and/or group social and emotional support. Work directly with patients to support medication adherence and treatment engagement. Collaborate with the patient’s care team to provide coordinated support for engagement in care. Address HIV treatment adherence needs and coach patients to improve adherence skills. Follow up with patients who have missed appointments and identify barriers to engagement in HIV care. Build rapport with patients to facilitate engagement and retention in medical care, addressing well-being, self-sufficiency and reducing barriers to care. Where feasible, accompany patients to appointments and provide reminders to help access HIV care, SUD treatment, mental health care and other supportive services. Adhere to Harborview Medical Center/Social Work Department standards for documentation and confidentiality; complete documentation in compliance with grant deliverables. Highlights
The purpose of a Peer Navigator is to serve as a role model for living well with HIV. Provide guidance to people living with HIV (PLWH) helping patients overcome barriers to engagement, adherence, and retention in treatment (e.g., insurance issues, substance use, stigma, immigration status, mental health, homelessness). Work in a multidisciplinary team with providers, case managers, nurses and financial advocates to facilitate linkage to medical and psychosocial care. Focus services on patients who are newly diagnosed, justice-involved, transferring care from other clinics/organizations, or needing to re-engage in care. Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences and two years of experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent. Or an Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences and four years of work experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent. Work Schedule
Full-Time / 40 hours per week Day Shift About Harborview Medical Center
Harborview Medical Center is the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center. It is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine, dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in centers of emphasis including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the community and the Northwest region. About UW Medicine
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. Across UW Medicine, employees collaborate to perform high-quality work with integrity and compassion in a respectful, welcoming environment. The UW Medicine family includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$66,276.00 annual Pay Range Maximum:
$103,836.00 annual Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift:
First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00% Our Commitment: The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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