HIV Test Counselor

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose:The HIV Counselor & Tester is responsible for providing culturally competent, confidential HIV counseling, testing, referrals, and HIV prevention education. The HIV Counselor & Tester will perform HIV risk assessments, HIV testing, disclosure of HIV testing results, and partner elicitation and notification services.

Minimum Specifications

Education: 

Associate's Degree in a health care related field preferred.

Experience:

 Two (2) years of HIV Counseling & Testing experience required.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience:

NONE

 Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Required Valid Texas Drivers License.
• Prefer registration with the Partner Notification Program of the Texas Department of State Health Services for HIV training to provide test results to patients.
• Prefer Phlebotomy Certification. 

Required Tests for Placement:

NONE

 Skills or Special Abilities:

• Spanish and English Bi-Lingual preferred. 
• Must demonstrate a medical knowledge of disease process; general knowledge of human services; HIV prevention strategies, and be culturally sensitive.
• Must be knowledgeable about HIV harm and risk reduction, AOD and sexuality issues. 
• NYS Domestic Violence Screening (HU will refer to training, as necessary)
• Required completion of HIV Pre/Post Test Counseling courses from the Texas Department of State Health Services within 90 days of hire.
• Must be knowledgeable about HIV harm and risk reduction, AOD and sexuality issues.
• Knowledgeable about HIV infection, transmission, and treatment; knowledgeable in local, state, and federal laws regarding HIV and other relevant issues of providing health care, especially the right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Must possess active listening and good interpersonal skills.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.