Perinatal Family Support Specialist MSW - Day Shift

• Position:  Perinatal Family Support Specialist 
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
• Required Travel: May be required to travel to Highland Park when needed

We are currently seeking a Perinatal Family Support Specialist; the primary site is Evanston Hospital, with some coverage at Highland Park Women’s Hospital, on occasion, if needed.   

Our program works closely with a multidisciplinary team supporting in and out-patient high-risk pregnant and postpartum teens and adults, neonates, pediatric patients, and their families.  Additionally, we provide support around adoption and surrogacy, as well as obstetrical and gynecological surgeries; perinatal loss comprises part of the work. This position supports improved patient outcomes, safety, appropriate and timely treatment, and safe discharge.

• →Education: Masters level degree from accredited institution in social work, counseling, or other behavioral health science. LCSW, LCPC, Licensed PsyD; LSW (actively working towards LCSW licensure) or LPC (actively working towards LCPC licensure)
• →License: Current IL license LCSW or LSW or LCPC or LPC, or Licensed PsyD required
• →Certification: PMH-C (progress toward or active certification)
• →Experience: Two years’ clinical experience; 3-5 years, preferred
• →Unique or Preferred Skills: Two or more years of experience with high-risk, at-risk pregnant persons and families, preferred. Knowledge / experience with perinatal loss

• Perform skilled psychosocial assessment and/or crisis intervention related to a patient’s emotional and cognitive status, current and/or historic mental health concerns, and perception of diagnosis of self and/or fetus/neonate, coping skills, support system, resource needs and barriers to care.
• Provide social-emotional and environmental support services, referring to community resources, as needed
• Provide resources and referrals to behavioral health services
• Perform triage duties related to patient referrals
• Consistently compose and enter accurate, concise, thorough and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system
• Provide leadership in identifying barriers to effective service delivery or problems in work assignments. Actively contribute to initiatives that improve service delivery through department, hospital or community based committees.
• Recognize professional strengths and areas for growth and be accountable for development and enhancement of professional practice skills.
• Adhere to NASW Code of Ethics and standards for continuing education, participation in meetings and availability for cross-coverage assignments as needed.