Hiv Counselor Training

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Counselor training

How/Where can a masters level mental health counselor get training to work with individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS?...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

I suggest that you contact the local AIDS service organization to see if they offer trainings. Additionally contact the department of health or mental health on either the municipal or state level to find out if they have any CME training programs.... Read more »

HIV counselor in San Jose?

Hi, thanks in advance for your help. Where can I find a counselor who specializes in people... Read more »

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W. »

HIV counselor and HIV!

Can you contract HIV if the HIV counselor that did the test is HIV+??I heard my counselor is HIV+... Read more »

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Articles

Boston Globe Examines Uganda's Use of Traditional Sex Counselors in Preventing HIV/AIDS

The Boston Globe on Tuesday examined Uganda's use of traditional sex counselors in preventing the spread of HIV. Young Ugandan women traditionally were trained in sex and relationship matters by their paternal aunt, or senga, before marriage. ... Read more »

Not-for-Profit Group in Detroit Aims to Reach Elderly With HIV Prevention Messages Using Peer Counselors

Detroit, Mich.-based Urban Solutions -- a not-for-profit group that aims to reduce HIV transmission among elderly Detroit residents -- is using peer counselors to educate people ages 50 and older about HIV transmission, the Detroit News reports.... Read more »

Japan to Assign Counselors to Core Hospitals to Provide People Affected by HIV/AIDS With Psychological Support, Officials Say

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to assign counselors to certain hospitals nationwide to provide people living with HIV/AIDS and their families with psychological support, ministry officials announced Friday, Kyodo News/ Japan... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Illinois: For HIV Counselor, Prevention Begins With Self-Esteem

Abusive relationships are linked to about 12 percent of HIV infections among U.S. women, according to a recent University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing study. HIV-related shame and stigma often play a role in such relationships, said Evany Turk,... Read more »

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HIV Counselor/Tester

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HIV Counselor and Tester

Provides pre and post test HIV counseling and testing, education and outreach services to on and off site treatment facilities, surrounding community, Outreach sites, and other CBO' institutions. Other duties as needed.

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HIV Counselor and Tester Roxbury

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

HIV Counselor and Tester
Provides pre and post test HIV counseling and testing, education and outreach services to on and off site treatment facilities, surrounding community and other CBO' institutions. Roxbury, Massachusetts

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Outreach Worker / HIV Counselor and Tester

Posted by Anonymous

John XXIII AIDS Ministry
Outreach Worker / HIV Counselor and Tester in Salinas, California

The AACT Program (African-American Counseling and Testing) Coordinator will be in charge of identifying and HIV testing high-risk African-Americans. This... Read more »

Bilingual HIV Counselor/Tester Conn.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hispanic Health Council, Inc.
Bilingual HIV Counselor/Tester
Description:
Provides ongoing risk reduction behavioral change counseling and testing to farm workers and others that may have been exposed to HIV and STDs. Conducts presentations, HIV... Read more »

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