Comprehensive Perinatal Services (CPSP) Clinician

Position Title: Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Clinician

Department: Medical/Behavioral Health

Reports to: Behavioral Health Director

Position Summary: Implement and promote a program of CPSP services in a community clinic setting, including, but not limited to, psychosocial assessment, diagnostic services, individual psychotherapy and case management/coordination with medical providers in order to address the social, emotional, relational and environmental issues that can affect pregnancy.  The clinic population is largely Spanish-speaking, low-income, and/or pregnant women.  The CPSP clinician will provides a range of psychosocial assessments, diagnostic, therapeutic and care coordination services for pregnant women as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position. 

Responsibilities:

Perform initial mental health assessment of clients.

Conduct individual and group therapy as determined appropriate.

Provide crisis response to walk in pregnant women and/or patients as necessary, in conjunction with medical providers to encourage compliance with medical and prenatal regimes.

Promote inter-departmental communication to ensure efficient coordination of services.

Develop informational materials for educational purposes.

Acts as a liaison between health, education, welfare, and other community agencies to establish an integrated and coordinated program.

Maintains accurate and appropriate records of all patient interventions and follow ups.

Completes timely and accurate documentation.

Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth, especially to maintain license, certification, or identified program performance skills.

Attend on and off-site collaborations and community meetings on behalf of Clinica Romero as the CPSP representative and report back to the Nursing and/or Behavioral Health director and team.

Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Licensed clinician (LCSW or MFT) with the BBS

Registered Associate (ACSW or AMFT) with the BBS

Bilingual English Spanish required - Speaking and writing skills

At least 1 year of CPSP experience (preferred) or 2 years as a clinician

Excellent leadership, collaborative, team building skills

Microsoft Office general knowledge

Able to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse culture, education and economic background.

Note: The higher end of the salary range provided, applies only to those who are Licensed.