Perinatal Depression Program Coordinator

NorthShore University HealthSystem
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Evanston
2650 Ridge Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 23, 2024
Position Highlights: Position: Perinatal Depression Program Coordinator Location: Evanston, IL Full Time/Part Time: Full Time, 40 Hours a Week Hours: Monday-Friday, Regular Business Hours Remote Position Opportunity A Brief Overview: The purpose of this job is to assist the Program Director of the Endeavor Health Perinatal Depression Program in these areas: Coordination of perinatal depression screening program, including follow-up with high screening patients and provide outreach requests. Coordinate maintenance of program resource lists, including identification of new resources. Assist in program development efforts as the program grows and expands (including but not limited to coordination of expansion of perinatal depression screening program to Endeavor Health hospitals). Maintain up-to-date data on program services and produce progress reports as needed. Support director with clinical support and coordination of MOMS Line What you will do: Knowledge and application of Endeavor Health policies and procedures that apply to job and area of responsibility. Conduct psychosocial assessments, brief intervention and support by phone with all patients scoring above the high-risk cutoff. Document assessments appropriately and provide physical feedback. Provide referrals to community mental health providers and other resources. Play and active role in expansion of screening program to other settings. Engage in feedback mechanism for providers who screen or refer to the Perinatal Depression Program. Work closely was a member of the PDP team to identify and recruit new providers. Periodically re-contact all providers on resource list to verify accuracy of information; update as needed. Work closely with Director and other members of the PDP clinical team to develop and implement improvements to existing clinical services (screening program, hotline, provider network) As program expands, assist Director and others in developing and implementing new areas of clinical service delivery. Coordinate exportation of screening program to other settings (other Endeavor Health hospitals) under the director of the Director and Medical Director. Ensure that various program databases are kept up to date. Respond to requests for up-to-date statistics re: screening program and hotline. Collaborate with other PDP team members to produce periodic progress reports. Participate in training and educational initiatives of the program Become involved with program research as interest and other responsibilities permit. What you will need: Master's Degree Mental Health Services Required 5 Years' experience in the area of mental health services Experience in crisis, assessment and clinical supervision; perinatal acumen preferred Ability to conduct mental health assessments and brief intervention by phone. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting. Bilingual/multilingual preferred; Ability to fluently speak, read, and write Spanish strongly preferred. Licensed social worker, professional counselor, or psychologist preferred. Licensure is a requirement. Benefits: Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking at designated locations Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities