Perinatal Health Counselor

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PERINATAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

BOISE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SUMMARY:

This position will focus on maternal mental health including pregnancy-related and post-partum depression and anxiety. The primary responsibility will be to provide individual counseling with time spent on collaboration, intervention and consultation with providers and some facilitation of support groups for those experiencing post-partum depression or anxiety.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required in the state where practicing.

• One year post-license experience in related mental health setting preferred

• Experience in public speaking preferred

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions.

• Complete bio-psycho-social and environmental assessments on identified and/or referred patients

• Provide interventions for patients and families/caregivers, as appropriate. Interventions may include counseling, supportive therapy, alcohol/drug assessment and referral, referral to internal and external community resources, crisis intervention and grief counseling

• Collaborate with healthcare team members to meet the emotional, mental, environmental, bio-psycho-social and spiritual needs of patients and/or their family caregivers.

• Within a therapeutic relationship, conduct and document a comprehensive diagnostic assessment; develop and implement a collaborative treatment plan, and maintain documentation of services provided

• Interventions may include, but are not limited to, individual or family counseling, referral to internal and external community resources, crisis intervention, grief counseling, supportive therapy, substance use referral, support groups.

• May assist with coordination of transfer of care to inpatient mental health and/or substance abuse facilities

• Participate in department staff meetings and department sub-teams

• Adhere to the National association of Social Work (NASW) or American Counseling Association (ACA) code of ethics and the State Licensure Board of ethics

• Possesses critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Able to maintain self-regulation and provide thoughtful interventions amidst crises

• Strong communication skills written, verbal and presentation

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.