Patient Advocate - Department of Internal Medicine

• Patient Advocate - Department of Internal Medicine Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Patient Advocate - Department of Internal Medicine at its Detroit campus location.
• Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education.
• Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
• Essential functions (job duties): Job Purpose: The Patient Advocate serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical care team and responsible for providing supportive services to persons living with HIV or those affected by HIV.
• The Patient Advocate will assist patients with navigating the health care system to ensure those living with HIV remain in care and works to reduce barriers that may complicate their health and well-being.
• This position primarily helps patients with Early Intervention Services, Ryan White Client Eligibility Enrollment, Health Insurance Coverage, Counseling & Testing Services, Referrals, Advocacy, Problem-Solving and other related services.

Essential Functions

• Provide patient with orientation to clinical and supportive services and assist them in assessing needed services by conducting an intake and bio-psychosocial assessments. Conduct Ryan White Client Eligibility verification as required. Coordinates HIV case management or non-medical case management services to ensure patient has access to full range of needed community services. Conduct routine monitoring and follow-up with patients through face-to face, phone calls and home visits. Provides Health Education and Risk Reduction strategies to patients. Assist with crisis intervention. Perform Early Intervention Services and linkage to care. Collaborate and network with community partners, agencies and health organizations supporting HIV services and patient care. Prepare program reports and enter data into Care Ware or other related database systems. Provides pre and post-test counseling, obtain specimen for confirmatory testing, refers as appropriate and maintain records for MDHHS. Organize and engage in community advisory board meetings, support group activities and special events. Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology, sociology, counseling or related field from an accredited college or university. Two or more years' experience as a test counselor providing Human Immunodeficiency Virus support services to clients may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.