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BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Health Care

About the Department

The Chicago Center of HIV Elimination, embedded within the University of Chicago\'s main campus in Hyde Park, is located in Chicago\'s HIV epicenter. Of the 20 neighborhoods in the city with high annual HIV diagnosis rates (greater than 40 per 100,000), 13 of them are no more than eight miles from the University of Chicago. This area includes 4 of the 6 communities with the highest annual diagnosis rates in the city (Washington Park, West Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing and South Shore). Our position within the hardest hit neighborhoods in Chicago provides unique opportunities to advance HIV testing and prevention interventions locally, providing tangible results to those most affected and to improve the lives of those living with and without HIV infection.

CCHE seeks to eliminate new HIV transmission events over the next 30 years (from 2011 to 2041) by using network science to target and integrate prevention as well as create structural and community-specific interventions.

Job Summary

In this role, the Community Clinical Therapist is responsible for delivering quality, patient-centered care for individuals seeking mental health/ therapeutic services. This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Director of the Population Centered Health Homes (PCHH). This candidate will be part of the Supportive Services team, offering clinical consultation, support and supervision/debriefing as needed. Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Training and supporting the Supportive Services team members, this includes team trainings on clinical skill building, such as trauma informed care, de-escalation, etc.
• Hold a caseload of up to 30 mental health clients, providing 1:1 counseling services, completing notes, etc.
• Follow fidelity monitoring protocols in data collection and documentation in Apricot.
• Support clinical consultations and crisis intervention (internally referred to as Manager on Duty coverage) in order to support staff and clients when a crisis occurs.
• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree in a related field.

Experience:

• Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latino community members.
• Experiences providing services for people with HIV and/or HCV.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
• Willingness to attend necessary orientation and trainings through Chicago.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility.
• Creativity.
• Ability to manage stressfu situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability and/or willingness to provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and prevention in non-traditional settings (community venues).
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Work in community-based settings and program office.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled

Weekly Hours

40

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