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Health Educator
Summary
Title:Health Educator
ID:4708
Department Location:N/A
Category:N/A
Description

Taking Health Care to New Heights

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers.  We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) through 21 outpatient health centers in El Paso,Teller, Lincoln, Adams, Elbert and Kit Carson counties.  We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture.  Our organization has over 600 employees and serves over 10% of the residents in the Pikes Peak region.  Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Conducts screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment or programs to identify non-dependent substance use and offer effective strategies for intervention prior to the need for more specialized treatment. Administers screenings appropriate to assigned programs. Collaborates with healthcare providers and administrators to ensure the sustainability of program practices. Administer screenings and upload data on a minimum of 10 patients per 8 hour shift. Provide brief interventions using Motivational Interviewing techniques to individuals. Facilitate referrals for further assessment and additional services as appropriate. Identify local resources and facilitate effective referrals to substance use treatment and recovery support services as appropriate. Follow-up with patients as needed to facilitate referral to treatment. Participate in ongoing training and quality improvement activities. Participate in regular meetings with internal and statewide teams including conference calls. Meet federal requirements for data collection and enrollment of patients in outcomes evaluation. Liaison with program leadership and onsite supervisor around program implementation and expansion opportunities. Serve as champion and liaison in local community. Assist with educational opportunities for onsite healthcare providers to fully integrate and sustain SBIRT services. Communicate with the evaluation team regarding data collection. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Manager of Care Coordination

Supervision Exercised: N/A


Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience: Experience in a healthcare setting working with patients, healthcare services, medical groups and community resources are required. Experience in direct communication with patients in a high volume fast paced environment preferred.

Cognitive Skills (Language, Math, Reasoning Ability): Good verbal communication skills, critical thinking skills required. Excellent assessment and data entry skills. Friendly, personable, and empathetic. Sensitive and responsive to diverse populations and issues. Comfortable working in healthcare settings. Skilled at multi-tasking and attentive to detail.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills, keyboarding skills required. Ability to carry and use a tablet PC for screening purposes.

Other Skills: Must be able to manage more than one project at a time, ability to work with a diverse population. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends may be required) and travel for training as needed. Sensitivity to low income, ethnic minority community. Excellent listening skills. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: None


Physical Demands

Frequent standing and walking, occasional long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements, and frequent fine motor skills. Looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time, hearing within normal range. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. 

*Successful candidates will need to complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check.

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