HIV Testing Counselor
About the job
- A high school diploma and three years of counseling experience are required.
- Must successfully complete the New Jersey Department of Health/Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services HIV Counselor Training Program.
- Must obtain and maintain proficiency certification for performing rapid HIV testing.
- Must successfully complete training and be able to perform as a phlebotomist.
- Computer literacy and proficiency are required.
- Must be able to maintain client confidentiality.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Must have the manual dexterity to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment; the physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting; the ability to write and speak clearly in English and hear at normal speaking levels in person and over the telephone; close vision and depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
- Conduct HIV counseling and obtain specimens from people requesting HIV testing.
- Screen patients and collect demographic history.
- Provide pre-test counseling about the test and the significance of its outcome.
- Provide post-test counseling and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.
- Keep accurate and confidential records and logs for patients seen or counseled.
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by the supervisor.
- Make referrals to social service agencies as needed and provide case-management tracking or other referral support based on client needs.
- Learn to use and utilize electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units as required.
- Participate as a member of the health care team.
- Distribute appropriate educational literature.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records and charts, and prepare reports for management staff and public agencies when required.
- Greet patients, clients, and customers professionally by telephone or in person.
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the HIV Counseling and Treatment Coordinator.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others and the public.
- Ability to maintain positive emotions in highly challenging situations.
About the company
HJAHC delivers primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's health, HIV/Hepatitis C treatment, on-site pharmacy, nutrition services, and social supports across multiple Trenton locations as a Federally Qualified Health Center. It uses a patient-centered, integrated care model funded by Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and federal grants, with a sliding fee scale to keep care affordable for uninsured or underinsured patients. It stands out as Trenton's largest non-hospital ambulatory care provider and offers residency programs for nurse practitioners and pharmacists, uniting many services under one roof for a culturally diverse community. Its goal is to expand access to high-quality care, reduce financial and social barriers, and advance health equity in the community.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Trenton, New Jersey
Founded
1986
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What believers are saying
- HRSA funded expanded evening and weekend hours starting April 2025.
- Direct Relief and Sanofi awarded $200,000 in November 2025 for respiratory-health programs.
- June 2026 Career Pathways paid students from Trenton schools, deepening pipeline and community ties.
What critics are saying
- Heavy Medicaid and grant dependence exposes HJAHC to reimbursement cuts after 2026 federal budgets.
- Trenton shooting on August 29, 2026 underscores security costs and patient-access disruption risk.
- A funding cliff could collapse HJAHC's extended-hours model and surrender patients to rivals.
What makes Henry J Austin Health Center unique
- Largest non-hospital ambulatory provider in Trenton, with multiple sites and on-site pharmacy.
- Offers sliding-fee primary, dental, behavioral, OB/GYN, HIV, and Hepatitis C care.
- Runs residency programs and career pathways, linking care delivery with local workforce development.
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