Comprehensive Perinatal Services (CPSP) Clinician

Clínica Romero; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A community clinic in Los Angeles seeks a Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Clinician to implement and promote CPSP services. The role requires performing psychosocial assessments, providing therapy, and coordinating care with medical providers. Ideal candidates are licensed clinicians with experience in CPSP and strong bilingual English-Spanish skills. This position involves collaboration within a team to support the clinic's largely Spanish-speaking pregnant women population, ensuring comprehensive care and support.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinician (LCSW or MFT) with the BBS.
• Registered Associate (ACSW or AMFT) with the BBS.
• At least 1 year of CPSP experience (preferred) or 2 years as a clinician.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with diverse cultures.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Higher salary range applies to licensed candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial mental health assessment of clients.
• Conduct individual and group therapy as determined appropriate.
• Provide crisis response to walk in pregnant women.
• Promote inter-departmental communication.
• Develop informational materials for educational purposes.
• Act as liaison between health, education, welfare and community agencies.
• Maintain accurate records of patient interventions and follow ups.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Participate in staff development to maintain licensure and program skills.
• Attend collaborations and community meetings on behalf of Clinica Romero.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English Spanish

Excellent leadership

Collaborative skills

Microsoft Office

CPSP experience

Effective communication

Education

Licensed clinician (LCSW or MFT)

Registered Associate (ACSW or AMFT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Clinician

Department: Medical/Behavioral Health

Reports to: Behavioral Health Director

Position Summary

Implement and promote a program of CPSP services in a community clinic setting, including, but not limited to, psychosocial assessment, diagnostic services, individual psychotherapy and case management/coordination with medical providers in order to address the social, emotional, relational and environmental issues that can affect pregnancy. The clinic population is largely Spanish-speaking, low-income, and/or pregnant women. The CPSP clinician will provides a range of psychosocial assessments, diagnostic, therapeutic and care coordination services for pregnant women as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial mental health assessment of clients.
• Conduct individual and group therapy as determined appropriate.
• Provide crisis response to walk in pregnant women and/or patients as necessary, in conjunction with medical providers to encourage compliance with medical and prenatal regimes.
• Promote inter-departmental communication to ensure efficient coordination of services.
• Develop informational materials for educational purposes.
• Acts as a liaison between health, education, welfare, and other community agencies to establish an integrated and coordinated program.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate records of all patient interventions and follow ups.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation.
• Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth, especially to maintain license, certification, or identified program performance skills.
• Attend on and off-site collaborations and community meetings on behalf of Clinica Romero as the CPSP representative and report back to the Nursing and/or Behavioral Health director and team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinician (LCSW or MFT) with the BBS
• Registered Associate (ACSW or AMFT) with the BBS
• Bilingual English Spanish required - Speaking and writing skills
• At least 1 year of CPSP experience (preferred) or 2 years as a clinician
• Excellent leadership, collaborative, team building skills
• Microsoft Office general knowledge
• Able to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse culture, education and economic background.
• Note: The higher end of the salary range provided, applies only to those who are Licensed.