Health Educator-Emergency Medicine

Job description

As an integral part of Mount Sinai Health System’s Emergency Department Health Education Program, Health Educators provide a patient-centered, harm reduction approach to reach individuals living with HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Health Educators work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services and assist patients to navigate barriers to accessing quality care and treatment. This position is a one-year role subject to grant funding for possible extension and will work primarily out of Mount Sinai Queens or Mount Sinai Brooklyn with some travel to other sites required. The Health Educator may also be involved in program outreach and expansion activities both within and outside of the Mount Sinai Health System. Outreach activities may include delivering presentations and attending scientific conferences and meetings. The Health Educator reports directly to the Program Manager with whom they will have regular one on one meetings. S/he will also work closely with the Program Clinical Director and Administrative Director. This is an ideal position to gain experience in community health, research, and clinical medicine. Possess a Bachelor of Scienc...