Perinatal Family Support Specialist MSW - Day Shift

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• 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.

What you will do:

• 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.

What you will need:

• 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

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visitwww.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.