MSW or LPC Individual Family Support Coordinator

Spectrum Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI seeks an Individual Family Support Coordinator to educate families about perinatal mood disorders, review curricula, and coordinate virtual and in-person programs with the manager and team.

The role includes identifying at-risk patients, recruiting and supervising volunteers, developing classes, and collaborating with hospitals and community partners to ensure resources reach families across Southeast Michigan. Evening and weekend hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a social service related field is required.
• Master’s Degree, MSW is required.
• Completion of training in perinatal mood disorders preferred; can be completed in first year.
• Experience supervising volunteers and knowledge in infant development, parenting issues, and perinatal mood disorders required.
• Extensive work experience in hospital and community settings required.

Responsibilities

• Identify Beaumont Health patients at elevated risk for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and provide parent education and support through virtual classes and support groups.
• Recruit, train, and supervise qualified volunteers to aid in these endeavors.
• Co-operate with staff and community agencies to gather information and resources for individual families.
• Determine mothers at elevated risk by reviewing EPDS scores and referrals; contact patients to assess needs and provide education and resources.

Skills

Volunteer supervision

Infant development knowledge

Group dynamics

Perinatal mood disorders knowledge

Education materials development

Hospital experience

Education

Associate degree in social services

MSW

LPC or MSW-level certification

Job description

Overview

Creating educational materials for expecting and new families is part of this role. Review of curriculum and patient education on a yearly basis. The Individual Family Support Coordinator works closely with the manager and team member to provide Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder education, resources and referrals to Corewell Health families in Southeast Michigan. Hours are variable as evening Parent Connection Groups are offered for first‑time parents.

Responsibilities

• Identify Beaumont Health patients at elevated risk for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and provide parent education and support through virtual classes and support groups.
• Recruit, train, and supervise qualified volunteers to aid in these endeavors.
• Co‑operate with staff and community agencies to gather information and resources for individual families.
• Determine mothers at elevated risk by reviewing completed inpatient EPDS scores, referrals from Social Work, physician referrals, and self‑referrals; contact patients to assess needs and provide education, resources, and/or referrals, and document all contacts and actions taken.
• Conduct weekly virtual Postpartum Adjustment Support Groups and follow up with families as needed.
• Develop and conduct a virtual class for prenatal parents that covers the major transition to parenthood, realistic expectations, effective communication strategies with partners, coping skills, baby‑care basics, breastfeeding basics, and perinatal mood disorders; provide relevant resources.
• Develop, coordinate, and supervise weekly virtual Parent Connection Groups for parents who have delivered at each Beaumont hospital, including educational and socialization components to foster a support system.
• Inform health‑care providers of the education, support, and resources available to parents; keep providers informed of training opportunities about perinatal mood disorders and coordinate additional services that would benefit patients.
• Act as a resource on parenting and perinatal mood disorders for patients, hospital staff, and health‑care providers.
• Attend conferences, webinars, and local educational opportunities to expand knowledge and stay current on information about perinatal mood disorders and early parenthood.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a social service related field (Required).
• Master’s Degree, MSW (Required).
• Completion of training in perinatal mood disorders through Postpartum Support International or an equivalent level (Preferred; may be completed in the first year).
• Experience supervising volunteers, and education or extensive knowledge in infant development, parenting issues, group dynamics, and perinatal mood disorders (Required).
• Extensive work experience in hospital and community settings (Required).
• State certification as Master Social Worker (MSW‑Master) or Professional Counselor (LPC) upon hire.

Employment Details

• Location: Royal Oak (Administration Building, 3711 W 13 Mile Rd).
• Employment type: Full time.
• Shift: Variable (Evening and weekends as needed).
• Weekly scheduled hours: 40 (8:00a.m.–4:30p.m. and 6:00p.m.–9:00p.m. variable).
• Weekend availability: Variable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.