Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a state-wide collaborative (MO-PAP) of professionals and community members whose goals, through the creation of a perinatal psychiatric access line, is to support and educate perinatal health providers (OBGYNs, Midwives, and WHNPs) and perinatal families in order to improve access to behavioral health treatment and supportive care in their local communities.

This position's goals are to provide case management, care coordination, resource navigation, relationship building, and community outreach and education for participating providers, patients, and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job Description

• Care Coordination, Case Management and Resource Navigation to providers enrolled in MO-PAP and their patients.
• Work with BHR care manager to effectively coordinate client care with other service providers and provide community resources to providers and patients to assure continuity of care and navigate potential waitlists.
• Collaborate with assigned caseworkers and community supports already established to ensure appropriate placement and linkage upon discharge, to whom the patient can transfer care when needed.
• Assess for other social determinants of health/psychosocial needs of clients and cohabitating family members, and make referrals as needed.
• Follow-up with both patients and providers at specific time points, to ensure needs are being met.
• Create relationships with perinatal health providers statewide: provide psychoeducation and resources around perinatal mental health and enroll into MO-PAP.
• Maintain active listing, and assist with referrals to pharmacological and non-pharmacological resources including mental health care supports, parent support groups, community care management, and other options to attend to other social determinants of health (diapers, rent assistance, IPV resources, etc.).
• Review patient’s electronic medical record and REDCap database to assist assessment and inform patient’s treatment.
• Complete clinical documentation and psychosocial reports, including the family’s social needs that case management can help address (especially any information that psychiatric evaluations may not include).
• Track relevant data points, determined by the funder, in the patient’s medical record and a REDCap database.
• Work within Multidisciplinary treatment team (in person or via Zoom) and attend multidisciplinary state-wide grant planning and program implementation meetings to facilitate and coordinate quality patient care that aligns with the objectives of the grant.
• Attend Division of Child Psychiatry trainings and meetings as appropriate.
• Meet with community perinatal health providers out in the community or via Zoom to provide information about the MO-PAP resource and psychoeducation around definition and causes of and treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
• Remain current in research and knowledge of competencies related to perinatal mental health and the case management duties assigned.
• Function well in a team environment while contributing positive support to colleagues and peers.
• Demonstrate willingness to seek/accept direct supervision as well as respect productive feedback from colleagues and others.

The Department of Psychiatry and Child Clinic is particularly interested in, and values, candidates who have experience working with persons from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences, along with a demonstrated commitment to cultural humility and the delivery of culturally responsive health care. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Because we place a high priority on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, candidates should be prepared to explain how they have been and could be involved in advancing this campus goal.

Diversity is a core value at Washington University School of Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, trainees, and faculty. We believe that building a diverse team enriches us individually and as a department by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. In order to achieve these objectives, candidates are expected to align with the school's mission of promoting inclusive excellence. They should be prepared to further this objective within Washington University and collaborate with diverse communities of students, faculty, staff, trainees, and patients. Visit our Websites to learn more about DEI initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry (https://psychiatry.wustl.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-2/) and at WUSM (https://diversity.med.wustl.edu/).    

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in a health related field, such as social work, counseling, sociology, or psychology. Applicants with a bachelor’s degrees in other fields may be considered with sufficient case management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Community Involvement Or Outreach Activity, Or Diversity And Inclusion Work In A Community Or Organizational Setting (1 Year)

Skills:

Active Listening, Case Management, Clinical Documentation, Collaboration, Community Resources, Computer Literacy, Crisis Management, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Patient Follow Up, Perinatal Health, Physician Communications, Redcap, Respect Diversity, Teamwork, Time Management, Working Independently

Grade

C08-H

Salary Range

$20.57 - $30.84 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.