Perinatal Mental Health Implementation Specialist

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition is hiring a Perinatal Mental Health Implementation Specialist to manage day-to-day operations of the Perinatal Mental Health program and translate statewide strategy into coordinated implementation across providers and systems. The role coordinates implementation activities across more than ten funded providers, tracks deliverables and timelines, supports screening and referral processes and care coordination workflows, and identifies barriers requiring leadership attention. The Specialist serves as a primary day-to-day contact for funded health systems, community-based organizations, and other providers. The role provides frontline technical assistance, coordinates training, supports onboarding, and helps organizations understand and meet program expectations. It also maintains Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders resource hubs and website content, keeping information accurate, accessible, current, and aligned with evolving policies and best practices. The position monitors program measures and provider-reported information, prepares reports and implementation updates, and coordinates with MCPAP for Moms, DPIE programs, and other partners. Its overall purpose is to ensure consistent execution of the state’s perinatal mental health strategy, effective provider and partner coordination, and sustainable implementation of maternal health priorities. Applicants must meet the stated minimum entrance requirements: at least three years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or paraprofessional experience in a qualifying field, including at least one year in a professional capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifying education. A relevant bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to two years of required experience, and a relevant graduate degree may substitute for the required experience. Education toward a degree is prorated. Depending on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License may be required. Salary placement depends on directly related experience, education, and the Commonwealth’s compensation guidelines. A criminal background check and verification of education, licenses, and certifications are part of the pre-hire process.

Requirements

At least three years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or paraprofessional experience in social work, social casework, health care administration, public health program administration, hospital administration, or program administration or management, including at least one year in a professional capacity; or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifying education.
A bachelor’s degree with a major in social work, health care administration, hospital administration, public health, or health services administration may substitute for up to two years of required experience.
A graduate degree with a major in social work, health care administration, hospital administration, public health, or health services administration may substitute for the required experience; education toward such a degree is prorated.
Depending on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Awareness of social, economic, technological, and ecological factors, trends, and problems involved in human services planning.
Knowledge of general report-writing methods.
Knowledge of statistical methods and techniques, including means, medians, modes, and standard deviations.
Knowledge of statistical terminology and standard abbreviations.
Knowledge of methods used to prepare charts, graphs, and tables.
Ability to analyze data, determine its applicability, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to understand, explain, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Ability to gather information by questioning individuals and examining records and documents.
Ability to assemble information according to established procedures.
Ability to determine the proper format and procedure for assembling information.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day implementation of perinatal mental health initiatives across clinical and community settings, translating statewide strategies into workplans, timelines, deliverables, and activities.
Coordinate screening, referral, care coordination, family care planning, and related workflows; track progress, identify barriers or delays, and elevate significant issues to program leadership.
Support new initiatives, pilots, and system improvements, coordinating activities across DPIE programs to promote consistent integration of strategies and processes.
Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison for funded health systems, community-based organizations, and other providers; maintain communication and help organizations meet program expectations.
Conduct provider and grantee check-ins to monitor progress, identify challenges and technical assistance needs, support onboarding, and coordinate follow-up and resources.
Coordinate and support provider training and technical assistance, including assistance with screening, referral, reporting, and other implementation processes.
Develop and adapt training materials, tools, and resources for different audiences and care settings; monitor participation, feedback, and provider needs to inform improvements.
Monitor program measures and provider-reported information, including implementation progress, screening and referral activity, provider participation, and service gaps; synthesize findings to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Prepare routine reports, summaries, and implementation updates for program leadership, and work with providers to improve reporting completeness and consistency.
Coordinate operational activities with MCPAP for Moms, DPIE programs, and other partners.
Maintain perinatal mental health resource hub and pregnancy loss website content.
Support meetings, workgroups, communications, and follow-up activities needed for partner coordination and accurate, accessible program resources.