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University of Michigan Perinatal Behavioral Health Consultant in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Perinatal Behavioral Health Consultant
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
Zero to Thrive is seeking 2 full time Behavioral Health Consultants (BHC) to support the MC3 Perinatal Expansion Program. The MC3 Perinatal program offers psychiatry support to perinatal providers in Michigan who are caring for women who are contemplating pregnancy, pregnant, or postpartum (up to one year). The expansion project seeks to spread MC3 Perinatal to more sites across Michigan and to integrate an electronic behavioral health screener into clinics to gauge patient need. The BHCs will support the project by delivering Telehealth services including mental health expertise, case management and care coordination directly to preconception and perinatal women.
Zero to Thrive is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across all areas of our work. We believe this commitment extends, not only to our community partners and the families we serve, but also to the faculty, trainees and staff who make up our team. We believe this diversity of people and perspectives enriches our group and the work we accomplish together as we strive toward our vision of supporting all families, from pregnancy through early childhood, to have the well-being necessary to achieve their full potential. As part of this commitment, we encourage applicants from all groups to apply for this position, particularly those who have historically been less represented in academic institutions
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Provide Telehealth care assessment, brief psychotherapy intervention, psychoeducation, case management and referral services for pre-conception and pregnant women who are identified through an electronic screening mechanism.
Conduct additional screenings and assessments, including comprehensive assessments and treatment planning with measurable objectives.
Track patient progress using standard metrics, and report out in weekly panel reviews with psychiatrist.
Provide coordination of care including connecting patients with community programs such as community mental health, substance abuse programs and agencies providing basic needs services.
Provide continual follow-up to ensure patient successfully connects with referral agencies.
Build relationships with community agencies to ensure smooth referral transitions.
Participate in weekly supervision and case consultation/panel review.
Complete clinical documentation accurately in the outlined timeframe.
Support development, evaluation, and effective implementation of program.
Required Qualifications*
Master's degree in social work, psychology or other related human service field.
2-4 years' experience providing mental health services preferably to perinatal women.
Experience with Zoom and or similar video conferencing software.
Experience with Microsoft Excel or other data management platforms as part of patient data tracking.
Ability to work remotely.
Limited or full licensure in the state of Michigan.
Knowledge of adult mental illness, Infant Mental Health and child development.
Understanding of the effects of trauma, toxic stress, and adverse childhood experiences on pregnancy.
Ability to conduct and document clinical assessments.
Ability to develop treatment plans and coordinate needed services to fulfill plans.
Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services and brief and time-limited therapy.
Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse families and populations.
Work Schedule
This position is full time, and most work will be completed Monday through Friday.
Work Locations
This position will be primarily remote.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
248804
Working Title
Perinatal Behavioral Health Consultant
Job Title
Case Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Psychiatry Zero to Thrive
Posting Begin/End Date
5/09/2024 - 5/27/2024
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
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