The Perinatal Behavioral Health Specialist provides behavioral health screening and appropriate response including diagnostic and behavioral health interventions to pregnant and postpartum patients. Collaborate with all involved teams and support services to ensure that patient and family needs are met. Identifies and prioritizes clinical and psychosocial goals. Problem solves to ensure follow through on needed responses by multidisciplinary team. Ensures optimal outpatient coordination, and excellent collaboration between teams and partner organizations with a focus on patient experience and outcomes. The Perinatal Behavioral Health Specialist also provides support and guidance to partner organizations.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar discipline. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
3 years' experience in a behavioral health setting with therapy, care coordination, a diverse patient population and preferably with a focus on maternal or perinatal mental health. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with diverse patients and groups
Excellent problem solving skills to support diverse program and patient needs
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Detail oriented and able to work independently in a fast paced, collaborative environment
Required Licenses and Certifications
Ind. Clinical Social Worker DC LICSW, Psychologist, LPC or comparable behavioral health License. Upon Hire (Required) Certificate in perinatal mental health (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research
Exemplary Professional Practice
Leadership
New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety