Vivent Health·Glendale, Colorado
Provide intensive care coordination and support for people who inject drugs to help them access medical insurance, hepatitis C care, and addiction treatment. Build and expand a regional prevention referral network by establishing relationships with community-based organizations and health centers.
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We’re on a mission to end HIV/AIDS through integrated, personalized, judgment-free care. That means meeting people where they are and supporting the whole person - medically, socially, and emotionally. And every role here plays a part in that mission.
We believe healthcare works best when it’s rooted in equity, dignity, and access for all. At Vivent Health, we’re building a culture where every person - both patients and employees - feels seen, respected, and empowered to thrive.
But what truly sets us apart is how we work.
You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, interdisciplinary team united around one goal: better outcomes for the communities we serve. Our model brings together medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy, research, and prevention, creating a holistic approach that changes lives every day.
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The Specialist, Prevention Navigator provides intensive care coordination, support, and services to people who inject drugs, many of whom are already clients of Vivent Health’s LifePoint Program, which provides syringe access services. The goals of Prevention Navigation are to help clients reduce barriers and build the skills needed to access services such as medical insurance, hepatitis C care, and addiction treatment services for those who are ready. The Specialist, Prevention Navigator will implement a client-centered approach rooted in harm reduction. This position will work with clients to develop an individualized plan to access prevention and treatment services for a broad range of health needs identified by the client.
In addition to providing service coordination, the Specialist, Prevention Navigator will be instrumental in identifying, building, and expanding existing relationships with relevant community-based organizations and health centers to create a regional prevention referral network. The Specialist, Prevention Navigator will ensure ongoing network partner engagement by working closely with organizations to understand their capacity to take referrals and establish points of contact with key personnel.
Winning skills and behaviors for success.
Essential Job Duties
Work with Prevention staff to identify potential prevention navigation clients.
Recruit and enroll clients into the prevention navigation program.
Provide support to people who inject drugs who are interested in initiating an individualized plan to access prevention and treatment services.
Complete screenings to identify barriers to care and readiness for prevention navigation.
Effectively collaborate with Vivent Health Prevention Specialists to provide HIV and hepatitis C testing, counselling and referral.
Work with internal and external partners to assist clients in overcoming barriers to services (e.g., safe and stable housing, food services, insurance enrollment, employment).
Provide ongoing follow-up to assist clients in achieving their individualized plan.
In some cases, in consultation with the supervisor, provide in-home or community-based consultations and assessments.
Maintain appropriate client records and timely documentation of services utilizing electronic software.
Provide outreach to relevant communities with a focus on people who inject drugs.
Establish working relationships with appropriate community resources in the area, including those providing mental health, social services, and drug treatment programs to the target population.
This job description is not all-inclusive and outlines the main responsibilities and requirements of the role. Employees may be asked to perform additional job-related tasks as needed.
Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Vivent Health is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Vivent Health complies with other expanded protected classifications that specific county or municipal regulations may mandate.
Vivent Health is deeply committed to fostering respect, dignity, and understanding for all individuals affected by HIV, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that champions advocacy, education, and compassionate care for everyone in our diverse community.
Going beyond the law’s requirements, Vivent Health places great importance on fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek qualified candidates from different racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, as we believe that differing perspectives and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Vivent Health encourages all interested persons to apply for this position, and we look forward to learning more about your unique background and qualifications.
As a recipient of federal funding, Vivent Health will not hire nor enter a contractual relationship with any party debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs.
$24/hourly - $24.60/hourly (Depending on Experience)
The final salary will be determined based on factors such as market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. Please note that it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.
Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify.
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Market context
In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.
