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Health Educator III (Full-Time, Temporary), Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford, NJ)

Apply now Job no: 500091
Work type: Temporary Full-Time
Location: Stratford, New Jersey
Categories: Clinical, Professional

Job Title:                 Health Educator III

Department:           Family Medicine

Facility:                   Ambulatory Care Centers

Reports To:             Program Supervisor

 

SUMMARY: 

Health Educators will be based in one or more Rowan Medicine outpatient offices and will be responsible for implementing the SBIRT model and delivering non-clinical services to patients as indicated. Health educators will be the main point of contact for patients seeking additional information on substance use risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Implements the SBIRT model and delivers non-clinical services to patients including:
    • Pre-Screening using AUDIT-C, NIDA and other tools
    • Providing full screening to patients using the USAUDIT and DAST-10
    • Score all screening instruments
    • Provide score based interventions to patients including brief advice, brief intervention, and referral to treatment, as appropriate per screening scores
  2. Serves as the point person for Rowan Medicine patients at assigned clinic who are seeking more information on substance use risk.
  3. Performs appropriate follow up with patients with positive scores at designated intervals. Documents and tracks appropriately.
  4. Maintains knowledge of external sources of treatment facility referrals and monitors the coordination of services across the substance abuse and primary health care systems.
  5. Collects and enters data in project database and electronic health records.
  6. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with community service providers.
  7. Participates in orientation, basic and advanced training, motivational interviewing trainings, and other skill-building and recommended trainings.
  8. Exhibits knowledge of cultural differences including socioeconomic factors, cultural traditions, and spiritual beliefs.
  9. Provides training for SBIRT, naloxone rescue, additional topics as identified to medical students, residents, faculty & staff.
  10. Performs day-to-day administrative tasks as appropriate.

Understands and adheres to Rowan Medicine's compliance standards as they appear in Rowan Medicine's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Keeps abreast of all federal, state and Rowan Medicine regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Psychology, or a related field. One (1) year of health education experience preferred.  Applicants lacking the required degree may substitute appropriate related experience on a year for year basis.

This is a Full-Time Temporary Grant Funded position.

NOTES: 

  • This position will remain open until filled.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for prompt consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
  • Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 

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Health Educator III (Full-Time, Temporary), Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford, NJ) Stratford, New Jersey

 

About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

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