Perinatal Mental Health Clinician - Per Diem

Edward Elmhurst Health; Evanston (IL); Híbrido; USD 43 000 - 64 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Shift pay premium

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Edward-Elmhurst Health EVH Evanston Hospital is seeking a Perinatal Mental Health Clinician for per diem coverage. The role supports the Perinatal Depression Program, responding to hotline calls, assessing depression/anxiety, and developing intervention plans for women and families.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Doctorate in Mental Health, with licensure (LCSW/LSW, APNCS, LCPC/LPC/LCP) and at least 3 years of mental health experience. Per diem shifts include days, evenings, and nights.

Qualificações

• Education: Masters Degree or Doctorate in Mental Health Services.
• Licensure: LCSW/LSW, IDFPR, or APNCS/LCPC/LPC/LCP as applicable.
• Experience: 3 years in mental health services.

Responsabilidades

• Provide emotional support to callers to the hotline.
• Assess caller status and for symptoms of depression/anxiety.
• Develop joint intervention plans and coordinate patient outreach.
• Initiate calls to patients scoring depressed range on the Edinburgh scale.
• Document hotline calls and outreach within 24 hours.

Conhecimentos

Emotional support

Empathy

Time management

Formação académica

Master's Degree or Doctorate in Mental Health Services

Descrição da oferta de emprego

## Perinatal Mental Health Clinician - Per DiemApply: EVH Evanston Hospital: Part time: Posted Today: R48333**Hourly Pay Range:**$31.06 - $46.59 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Position Highlights:*** Position: Perinatal Mental Health Clinician -Per Diem – Rotating Shifts* Location: Remote Evanston, IL* Per Diem* Hours: Per Diem providing coverage 7 days a week all shifts:* Days (0800-1630)/Evenings (1600-0030)/Nights (00:00-0830) Minimum of four 8-hour on-call shifts per month ($4 per hour for on call) Offer coverage of 1 traditional holiday (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day) and 1 non-traditional holiday (Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter Sunday, Halloween, Friday after Thanksgiving* Required Travel: N/A**A Brief Overview:** The Behavioral Health Clinician PD, carries out the mission of the Perinatal Depression Program (to identify and support women and families at risk for perinatal mood disorders) by responding to calls received by the 866-364-MOMS hotline, providing emotional support, assessing the status of the caller, and developing a joint plan for intervention and initiating outreach calls to patients who have scored in the depressed range on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, completing a psychosocial assessment of the patient, and developing a joint action plan. Results of this activity to be reported to the director and/or the coordinator of the program. **What you will do:*** Provide emotional support to callers to the phone hotline.* Maintain a steady and even affective state in the face of high anxiety and/or symptoms of depression from a caller.* Provide support, empathy, normalization/validation as appropriate.* Assess the status of the caller.* Assess thoroughly for symptoms of depression, anxiety, etc.* Ask clearly and directly about suicidal ideation and previous or current suicidal attempts.* Explore with caller her internal strengths identifying personal resources that have helped her through hard times.* Assess environmental stressors and/or supports, including marital relationship.* Develop a joint plan for intervention.* Identify appropriate resources for each caller via program resource list, various databases, and other means.* Acknowledge and define callers’ strengths and join with her in making an appropriate intervention plan, including therapy, medication, emergency room visit, etc.* Maintain regular contact with the director or coordinator of the program regarding complex situations or questions.* Initiate calls to patients who score in the depressed range on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.* At the request of the director or coordinator, call select patients who have scored high.* Complete a psychosocial assessment of the patient, provide support as needed, and develop a joint action plan.* Return the completed assessment documentation to the director or coordinator within 24 hours.* Complete documentation of all hotline calls and outgoing patient outreach calls within 24 hours according to program standards.* Submit payroll information in a timely fashion.* Participate in phone conferences and meetings with program staff as scheduled/needed.* Knowledge and application of Perinatal Depression Program policies and procedures.**What you will need:****Education:** Masters Degree or Doctorate in Mental Health Services Required**Certifications:** Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LSW - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required ORAdvanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance (APNCS) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Advanced Practice Nurse Required ORLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or LPC - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) ORLicensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)**Experience:** 3 Years Experience in the area of mental health services required**Unique or Preferred Skills:*** Employee must be competent and comfortable with telephone contact with potentially extremely distressed callers.* Employee must have exceptionally sensitive interview skills, and excellent time management ability.* An understanding of the dynamics and etiology of postpartum depression as a crisis is critical. **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