Maternal Mental Health Liaison
Position Description: Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, serve as a community based maternal mental health liaison. Attend Utah Women’s and Newborn Quality Collaborative meetings. Engage with AIM patient safety bundle-maternal mental health project, meet with State maternal mental health staff and assist in pilot program goal development. Provide information to BRMH staff related to maternal mental health training opportunities and develop a list of maternal mental health referral resources. Assist in implementation of a bi-directional referral and coordination pathway to facilitate support for Medicaid-eligible and low-income individuals experiencing perinatal mental health symptoms. Establish a community based maternal mental health coalition to focus on system coordination. Assist in the adoption of a BRMH evidence-based screening tool for perinatal mental health conditions. Assist in perinatal mental health data collection and reporting.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS:
• Knowledge of confidentiality and ability to maintain strict compliance with confidentiality of all client and Center sensitive information.
• Knowledge of community resources
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and efficiency.
• Teaming skills for effective and cooperative interoffice relations.
• Computer literacy and skills for operation of automated medical records, email, scheduling, etc.
• Timeliness with schedule including whereabouts, arrival to work, and attendance at meetings.
• Positive attitude related to job expectations, supervision, Center policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to behave ethically and to understand and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients, staff, and the general public.
• Conduct expected tasks in a safe manner, uphold Center safety policies, and report perceived safety issues to appropriate sources.
• Flexible hours to meet client and Center needs.
Job Requirements: Bachelors degree in a behavioral health field preferred, with either special interest in the area of maternal mental health or lived experience. Must have a current Utah driver’s license and good driving record, and be able to pass a Criminal Background Investigation.
Position Location: Logan, Utah
Position Salary: $17.94 – $24.64/hr. based on education/licensure/experience
Position Hours: 40 hours within the normal workweek
Position Shifts: Monday – Friday during operating hours
BENEFITS:
Full and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.
An additional $1.57/hr stipend may be offered for fluency/proficiency in speaking Spanish.
Apply at www.brmh.com. Attach a cover letter and the name of the position you are applying for.
