Perinatal Behavioral Associate

Job Description - Perinatal Behavioral Associate (230001S9)DescriptionWe are looking for a clinician with a Washington DC LGSW and a passion for Perinatal mental health and wellbeing. The Perinatal Behavioral Health Associate will join a team of amazing perinatal specialized clinicians in the quickly growing DC Mother-Baby Wellness program. This individual will provide behavioral health screening and appropriate responses, including behavioral health treatment interventions to pregnant and postpartum patients. The Perinatal Behavioral Health Associate will identify and prioritize clinical and psychosocial goals, problem solve as needed to ensure follow through on needed responses by multidisciplinary team, ensure optimal patient coordination, and excellent collaboration between teams and partner organizations with a focus on patient experience and outcomes. Perinatal mental health experience required.Under supervision of a licensed independent clinician, the Perinatal Behavioral Health Associate provides behavioral health screening and appropriate response including therapeutic interventions to pregnant and postpartum patients while working towards their LICSW. The Associate collaborates with all involved teams and support services to ensure that patient and family needs are met. Identifies and prioritizes clinical and psychosocial goals and 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 Associate also provides support and guidance to partner organizations.QualificationsMinimum EducationMasters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar discipline. (Required)Up to 2 years' experience preferably in perinatal care (Required)Required Skills / KnowledgeExcellent 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 CertificationsGraduate Social Worker Must have a DC LGSW Upon Hire (Required)Certificate in perinatal mental health (Preferred)Functional AccountabilitiesProvide appropriate screening and therapeutic interventions to patients in a patient-centered systematic manner.Remain 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.Document patient care in a complete, accurate and timely manner.Exemplary Professional PracticeComplete documentation of all patient care in a complete, accurate and timely way.Actively communicate with team members and escalate any family concerns or needs to the appropriate person or service.Actively participate in team meetings.LeadershipUpdate 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 ImprovementsSupport 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 AccountabilitiesOrganizational Commitment / IdentificationAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork / CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement / Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performancePrimary 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 : 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pmJob Posting : Sep 28, 2024, 1 : 44 : 06 AMFull-Time Salary Range : 59155.2 - 98571.2#J-18808-Ljbffr