Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

About us

Pomelo Care is a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, engineers and problem solvers who are passionate about improving care for moms and babies. We are transforming outcomes for pregnant people and babies with evidence-based pregnancy and newborn care at scale. Our technology-driven care platform enables us to engage patients early, conduct individualized risk assessments for poor pregnancy outcomes, and deliver coordinated, personalized virtual care throughout pregnancy, NICU stays, and the first postpartum year. We measure ourselves by reductions in preterm births, NICU admissions, c-sections and maternal mortality; we improve outcomes and reduce healthcare spend.

Key responsibilities of the rol

eYour North Star: Provide direct patient care and care navigation by delivering evidence-based care that is founded in awareness, education, and prevention for the perinatal mental health issues affecting our patients

.We are hiring a creative, thoughtful, and skilled person who is eager to improve access to the highest quality perinatal mental and behavioral care, with a particular focus on reducing disparities. As a member of the clinical team, you would support our whole-person program of emotional, mental and behavioral care for pregnant people before, during, and after pregnancy. *This is a full time / salaried position - Hours are M-F, 8am-5pm

*Reporting to the Director of Therapy, your key responsibilities will include

• :Providing one-on-one virtual care visits for Pomelo patient
• sProviding behavioral health and health related social needs screenings and appropriate response including diagnostic, therapy, and behavioral health interventions to pregnant and postpartum patients
• .Performing ongoing psychosocial assessment of patients, providing reassurance and building rappor
• tEstablishing individualized care plans to meet specific health needs based on evidence-based standard
• sDeveloping wellness goals by determining motivating factors and leveraging them for best possible health outcomes
• .Identifying and addressing barriers that have been identified by patients
• .Reducing care gaps (missed appointments, medication management, etc.) by frequent engagements with patien
• tTriaging of patients with urgent screening results and concerns to appropriate virtual and in-person emergency service
• sCollaborating with all involved teams and support services to ensure that patient and family needs are met
• .Documenting all care/interactions in a timely fashion and escalating to appropriate multidisciplinary teams, as neede
• dSupporting group care, as neede

dWho you ar

• eIndependently licensed as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC or LMHC for at least 5 year
• sCompleted the NCMHCE, or both NCE & NCMHC
• EHave at least 120 hours of clinical supervision complete
• dHave 5-8 years of experience providing therapy services in a hospital and/or healthcare practic
• eHave experience with perinatal mental health care, including: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, trauma-informed care. Previous training with this population is required
• .Are enthusiastic for promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of Pomelo’s internal and external program
• sPossess strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and follow through on multiple projects in a timely manne
• rAre facile with email, spreadsheets, EHRs, and other commonly used software, and willingness to work with new softwar
• eUnderstand the prevalence and role that birth inequity and structural racism plays in maternal morbidity and mortalit
• yAre professionally engage
• dHave experience working with clients eligible for Medicaid and/ or other public health program
• sMust be willing to cross license in other states where there is a company need (you'd be supported with this process by our licensing and credentialing team)

.Bonus points if you have any of the followin

• gCertification in Perinatal Mental Health - PMH-C (would need to complete within 1 year of employment
• )Multiple state license
• sExperience working with trauma patient
• sExperience with cognitive behavioral therapy and EMD
• RExperience in case management and care navigatio
• nExperience providing virtual car
• eExperience participating in group car

eWhy you should join our tea

mBy joining Pomelo, you will get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, well-funded, and mission-driven startup where you will have a profound impact on the patients we serve. And you'll learn, grow, be challenged, and have fun with your team while doing it

.We strive to create an environment where employees from all backgrounds are respected. We value working across disciplines, moving fast, data-driven decision making, learning, and always putting the patient first. We also offer

• :Competitive healthcare benefit
• sGenerous equity compensatio
• nGenerous vacation polic

yAt Pomelo, we are committed to hiring the best team to improve outcomes for all mothers and babies, regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of problems we face and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status

.Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our company’s size and industry, and are one part of the total compensation package that also includes equity, benefits, and other opportunities at Pomelo Care. In accordance with New York City, Colorado, California, and other applicable laws, Pomelo Care is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, geography, and balancing internal equity. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $80,000-$90,000