Perinatal Care Coordinator

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks a Perinatal Care Coordinator to support pregnant and postpartum women by conducting maternal mental health screenings, reviewing data, and coordinating care across teams to improve family outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, social determinants of health, and culturally competent, trauma-informed care. Requires relevant education and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required in social work, nursing, education, health sciences, or related field.
• Two years of experience in behavioral health or other health care setting as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Education, Health Sciences or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for pregnant and postpartum patients.
• Conduct maternal mental health screenings and review screening data.
• Collaborate across teams to address social determinants of health and ensure family needs are met.
• Document discussions, referrals, and patient status; escalate when needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Culturally competent care

Trauma-informed care

Social determinants of health

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Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010Kids Are Our Everything.Department10569 PPI-Perinatal Mental HealthPay Range$51,584.00 - $85,987.20About the Role:The Perinatal Care Coordinator functions as a resource and advocate for pregnant and post partum women. Conducts maternal mental health screenings and systematically reviews screening data, provides appropriate responses for identified needs around social determinants of health, collaborates with all involved teams and partners to ensure that patient and family needs are met. Provides care coordination support for families experiencing difficulties getting needs met; ensures optimal patient coordination, excellent collaboration between teams, with a focus on family experience and outcomes.What You'll Bring:Minimum EducationAssociate's Degree Associate's degree in social work, nursing, education, health sciences or related field is required (Required)Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Education, Health Sciences or a related field is preferred (Preferred)Minimum Work Experience2 years Experience in a behavioral health or other health care setting as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing care coordination services to patients. (Required)1 year Experience working with pregnancy and/or post partum patients, preferably providing care coordination services. (Preferred)Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent communication skills required.Ability to work with diverse patient populationsAbility to provide culturally appropriate trauma informed care and communicationKnowledge of resources available to meet the diverse needs of families in Washington DCFunctional AccountabilitiesProfessional Practice/ResearchIdentifies patients/families appropriate for Care Coordination services in a systematic manner.Completes ongoing staff education regarding coordination of care, culturally sensitive care, compassion fatigue, and other relevant topics.Participates as part of a multi disciplinary team providing maternal mental health screening and response.Structural EmpowermentFollows through on any service needs or requests until complete and satisfactory resolution; updates the team as needed.Prioritizes patient needs in the areasSupports linkages between patients, the health care system and social services resources.Exemplary Professional PracticeCompletes documentation of all relevant conversations, meetings, and referrals.Notes and, if appropriate, escalates patent concerns or needs to the appropriate person or service.New Knowledge, Innovations, and ImprovementsParticipates in the research related to identifying the best maternal mental health screening and response tools and protocols for optimal patient experience and outcomes.Provides regular updates to the program team regarding family support and patient status.LeadershipUpdates team members as frequently as needed to ensure “one voice” consistent communication to families.Acts as a liaison among the DC Mother Baby Wellness Initiative team, medical providers and social service partnersBenefits That Support You:Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.Why Join Us:Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.