HIV STD Disease Intervention Specialist

commonspirit· Care Program
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About this role

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics. Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026.  One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist work closely with the City of Long Beach HIV/STD Surveillance Program.

 

Every day you will conduct HIV/STD disease investigations and provide partner services for individuals newly infected with chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.

 

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate effecitve patient communication and interpersonal skills. 

 

  • Provides HIV and STD case investigation, partner counseling and referral services to individuals infected with HIV and other STDs.
  • Conducts field investigations to locate and contact those with HIV/STD infections or potential infections.
  • Conducts follow-ups and referrals to ensure examination and treatment for those with HIV/STD infections, as well as those at risk for exposure to HIV/STDS.
  • Provides HIV/STD testing and counseling to promote health risk education and behavioral changes to reduce risk.
  • Collaborates with CARE Center providers as well as community providers to facilitate linkage to social, medical, mental health, substance abuse and other services.

This position will be based in the CARE Medical Clinic, and will support CARE Center clinicians and St. Mary Emergency Department clinicians. This position will team with CARE HIV-STD testing, Biomedical Prevention and Linkage/Retention staff.

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduate
  • Two years of experience providing community health education services (academic degrees in Public Health,Health Sciences or a closely related fieldmay be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis)
  • Effective patient communication & interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer skills proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Workspace software.

Preferred

  • HIV/AIDS related clinical experience
  • Outpatient Clinic experience
  • Knowledge & experience working with behavioral risk groups including active drug users & LGBQT Community
  • Bachelors Other in Public Health,Health Sciences, or a closely related field

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is the HIV STD Disease Intervention Specialist role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a HIV STD Disease Intervention Specialist role in the Care Program department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the HIV STD Disease Intervention Specialist at commonspirit belong to?
This HIV STD Disease Intervention Specialist position is part of the Care Program department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the HIV STD Disease Intervention Specialist position at commonspirit?
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When was the HIV STD Disease Intervention Specialist job at commonspirit posted?
This HIV STD Disease Intervention Specialist position at commonspirit was posted on Jun 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
HIV STD Disease Intervention Specialist
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