Perinatal Family Support Specialist MSW - Day Shift

Endeavor Health•Evanston, IL

16d•$31 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Endeavor Health is seeking a Perinatal Family Support Specialist primarily based at Evanston Hospital, with occasional coverage at Highland Park Women’s Hospital as needed. The role works with a multidisciplinary team to support high-risk pregnant and postpartum teens and adults, neonates, pediatric patients, and their families in inpatient and outpatient settings. The program also supports patients and families navigating adoption, surrogacy, obstetrical and gynecological surgeries, and perinatal loss. The position contributes to improved patient outcomes, safety, appropriate and timely treatment, and safe discharge. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Travel to Highland Park may be required when needed.

Requirements

Master’s-level degree from an accredited institution in social work, counseling, or another behavioral health science.
Current Illinois license as an LCSW, LSW, LCPC, LPC, or Licensed PsyD.
Two years of clinical experience.
PMH-C certification, or progress toward certification.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of clinical experience.
Two or more years of experience with high-risk or at-risk pregnant persons and families.
Knowledge of or experience with perinatal loss.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions related to patients’ emotional and cognitive status, current or historic mental health concerns, perceptions of diagnoses affecting themselves or their fetus or neonate, coping skills, support systems, resource needs, and barriers to care.
Provide social-emotional and environmental support services and refer patients to community resources as needed.
Provide resources and referrals to behavioral health services.
Perform triage duties related to patient referrals.
Enter accurate, concise, thorough, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system.
Identify barriers to effective service delivery or problems in work assignments, and contribute to initiatives to improve service delivery through department, hospital, or community-based committees.
Recognize professional strengths and areas for growth, and take accountability for developing and enhancing professional practice skills.
Adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and standards for continuing education, meeting participation, and availability for cross-coverage assignments as needed.