About this opportunity
Children's National Health System lists this Perinatal Behavioral Specialist opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Perinatal Behavioral Health Specialist
Kids Are Our Everything.
Pay Range: $77,584.00 - $129,292.80
About the Role:
The Perinatal Behavioral Health Specialist provides behavioral health screening and appropriate response including diagnostic and behavioral health interventions to pregnant and post partum 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.
What You'll Bring:
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:
Identify patients in need of behavioral health support and/or interventions in a patient centered systematic manner.
Provide appropriate patient centered screening, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Be up to date with staff education regarding behavioral health screening, appropriate behavioral health response, coordination of care, culturally sensitive care, compassion fatigue and other relevant topics.
Identify and implement best practices for responding to perinatal behavioral health concerns.
Provide clinical support and guidance to colleagues with lower level licenses.
Document patient care in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
Exemplary Professional Practice:
Complete documentation of all relevant conversations, meetings and referrals.
Actively communicate with team members and escalate any family concerns or needs to the appropriate person or service.
Actively participate in team meetings.
Leadership:
Updates team members as frequently as needed to ensure consistent communication to patients.
Act as liaison among clinical services and between clinical services (primary care, psychiatry etc.) and support services (social services etc.)
New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements:
Support research of best practices for screening and response for maternal mental health concerns.
Provide regular feedback to the program team on screening and response practices.
Benefits That Support You:
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
Why Join Us:
Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.
Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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