Perinatal Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Description - Perinatal Behavioral Health Specialist (24000295)Description: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.Qualifications: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 skillsAbility to work with diverse patients and groupsExcellent problem-solving skills to support diverse program and patient needsExcellent organizational and time management skillsDetail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentRequired 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: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.Organizational Accountabilities:Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.Contribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Use resources efficiently.Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.Primary Location:

District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations:

CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington 20010Job:

Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization:

COE Hospital-Based SpecialtiesPosition Status:

R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift:

DayWork Schedule:

M-F, 8:30a-5pJob Posting:

Aug 16, 2024, 1:05:52 PMFull-Time Salary Range:

75566.4 - 125944Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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