Perinatal Mental Health Clinician

The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental coverage

Vision Coverage

PTO

Extended Illness Leave

7 Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

FSAs for Medical and Dependent Care

Flexible Work Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Discounts

Employee Recognition Events

Competitive Salaries

Job summary

The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester is seeking a Perinatal Mental Health Clinician in Manchester, NH. This onsite role focuses on pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting with evidence-based therapies in a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform assessments, deliver CBT/DBT-style therapies, and coordinate care across obstetric and community services to support families facing perinatal mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling or related field.
• Current licensure or license-eligible.
• Experience providing mental health services, preferably in maternal/perinatal or trauma-focused care.
• Training or willingness to train in perinatal mental health.
• Strong knowledge of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, attachment, and family systems.
• Ability to work within an integrated care framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed mental health assessments and therapy for perinatal individuals.
• Collaborate with obstetric, pediatric, primary care, and care management teams.
• Deliver individual and group therapy; crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate referrals to lactation support, MAT, peer support, and community resources.
• Document thoroughly in the EHR per CC BCHC standards.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Culturally responsive

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical judgment

Empathy & professionalism

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

License-eligible / current licensure

Job description

Description

Title

Perinatal Mental Health Clinician

Location

Manchester, NH 03101- WFH Flexible

Job Type

Full Time 40 hours

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR ALL CLINICAL POSITIONS

About Us:

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Job Description:

The Perinatal Mental Health Clinician provides specialized, trauma-informed behavioral health services to individuals during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting. As part of a multidisciplinary Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) team, this clinician delivers high-quality, evidence-based assessments, therapy, case coordination, and crisis support for perinatal individuals and families experiencing mental health and/or co-occurring substance use challenges. The clinician works collaboratively with medical, psychiatric, peer support, and care management staff to ensure whole-person, culturally responsive care.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, including screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), trauma, substance use, parenting stress, and social determinants of health.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, TMBI, CPT, and other perinatal-specific modalities.
• Provide individual and group therapy tailored to prenatal and postpartum populations.
• Offer crisis intervention and safety planning as needed, in alignment with CCBHC crisis protocols.
• Support clients experiencing perinatal loss, birth trauma, fertility-related stress, or NICU-related emotional needs.

Care Coordination

• Work closely with obstetric, pediatric, primary care, psychiatric, and care management teams to ensure integrated whole-person care.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up for supportive services such as lactation support, home visiting, early childhood services, MAT programs, peer support, and community resources.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with CCBHC requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all CCBHC standards, state regulations, and ethical guidelines.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement projects, and outcome monitoring.

Community & Prevention Work

• Participate in outreach activities, groups, or classes (e.g., postpartum support groups, prenatal mental health education).
• Collaborate with community partners to raise awareness of perinatal mental health needs.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling or related field.
• Current licensure or license-eligible.
• Experience providing mental health services, preferably in maternal/ perinatal or trauma-focused care.
• Training or willingness to train in perinatal mental health.
• Strong knowledge of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, attachment, and family systems.
• Ability to work within an integrated care framework.

Preferred

• Certification or advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) or similar specialization.
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Core Competencies

• Trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.
• Collaborative care and interdisciplinary communication.
• Strong clinical judgment.
• Empathy, professionalism, and commitment to equitable care.
• Ability to support clients experiencing complex stressors.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position working Monday-Friday.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries

*Supervision towards Clinical Licensure *Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.