Perinatal Mental Health Counselor

About the Role

This position focuses on maternal mental health, including pregnancy-related and post-partum depression and anxiety. The primary responsibility is to provide individual counseling, collaborate with providers, and facilitate support groups for those experiencing post-partum depression or anxiety.

You will work in a close-knit, supportive team within the Saint Alphonsus Family Center, alongside a multi-disciplinary team of sub-specialty clinicians. The position is 4½ days per week with a flexible start time.

Responsibilities

• Complete bio-psycho-social and environmental assessments on identified and/or referred patients.
• Provide interventions for patients and families/caregivers, including counseling, supportive therapy, alcohol/drug assessment and referral, crisis intervention, grief counseling, and referral to internal and external community resources.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to meet the emotional, mental, environmental, bio-psycho-social, and spiritual needs of patients and/or their family caregivers.
• Conduct and document comprehensive diagnostic assessments, develop and implement collaborative treatment plans, and maintain documentation of services provided.
• Facilitate interventions such as individual or family counseling, crisis intervention, grief counseling, supportive therapy, substance use referral, and support groups.
• 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.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required in the state where practicing.
• One-year post-license experience in a related mental health setting preferred.
• Experience working with the perinatal population preferred.

Skills

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain self-regulation and provide thoughtful interventions amidst crises.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package.
• Opportunities for advancement within Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health.
• A mission-driven culture that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation.