Health Educator-Emergency Medicine

Job Description

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 (SUD). Health Educators work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services and assist patients to navigating barriers to accessing quality care and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Screen Emergency Department patients to identify individuals with HIV, HCV, and / or SUD
• Utilize Brief Motivational Interviewing (BMI) skills to promote patients to accept education, testing, and / or referral to care
• Provide stigma-free risk reduction counseling and overdose response education, including naloxone kit distribution
• Assist in assessing the impact of treatment referral compliance and following patients upon discharge
• Produce and maintain accurate databases daily and summarize standardize report on a weekly basis with the multidisciplinary team to evaluate program operational quality and performance
• Assist in the development and presentation of public health education and promotion including HIV, HCV, Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), SUD, and Asthma
• Collaborate on the development of operational plans and policies necessary to achieve program objectives and services
• Partner with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and availability of services
• Participate in the preparation and distribution of health education materials, including reports, bulletins, and visual aids such as films, videotapes, photographs, and posters
• Represent and promote the program’s goals at community outreach events
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies, organizations, and clinical partners interested in public health careers
• Perform other related duties

The Health Educator may also be involved in program outreach and expansion activities to both within and outside of the Mount Sinai Health System. Outreach activities may include delivering presentations and attending scientific conferences and meetings.

This is an ideal position to gain experience in community health, research, and clinical medicine.

Qualifications

Possess a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Biology, Psychology, Education, or related discipline

Have at least 1 year of experience in clinical environment

Must possess knowledge of community resources and health care processes, structure, and function

Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred

Some travel between sites is required

Database management experience

Command of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Epic EMR preferred

Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment

Exceptionally organized and able to work independently

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to plan a program based on health needs and requirements

Ability to work with a very diverse population and be sensitive to cultural differences

Comfortable speaking in public

Strong independent judgment

Flexibility to take on new duties as needed

Certification as a Certified Health Educator (CHES) from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. preferred

Non-Bargaining Unit, 870 - Emergency Medicine - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System :

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked : No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology / Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes / Endocrinology, Gastroenterology / GI Surgery, Neurology / Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology / Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58661 - $63984.14 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses / incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.