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University of South Florida . This position is a key member of a collaborative obstetric team, including obstetric providers in the prenatal clinic and maternal-fetal medicine, psychology, and psychiatric consultants. The goal is to improve access and delivery of mental health services during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. Responsibilities
Collaborate with the patient’s primary obstetric provider and other mental health providers to support mental health care. Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance use disorders. Educate patients about common mental health and substance use disorders and treatment options. Monitor patients for changes in symptoms, treatment side effects, or complications, in person or by phone. Support medication management prescribed by obstetric care clinicians, focusing on adherence, side effects, and treatment effectiveness. Provide psychoeducation on medication risks and benefits during pregnancy/postpartum. Deliver brief interventions using evidence-based techniques like Behavioral Activation, Problem Solving Treatment, or Motivational Interviewing. Facilitate referrals to evidence-based psychotherapy treatments (e.g., ERP, DBT) as needed. Encourage patient engagement and follow-up in care. Track patient follow-up and outcomes using a registry; document encounters and use the system to reengage patients. Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in the registry for sharing with the care team. Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the obstetric care team maternal-fetal medicine, psychiatry and psychology consultants. These may include changes in medications or psychotherapy treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services. Facilitate referrals to services outside the prenatal clinic (e.g., social services, specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Develop relapse prevention plans for patients in remission. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree level in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or other field appropriate to the program content. Bachelor’s degree candidates must have at least two years of applicable experience. The Master’s degree may substitute for the required experience. Licensed in either Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Social Worker, Certified Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Registered Nurse. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a prenatal setting Bilingual in Spanish and English. Commitment to providing culturally competent, non-judgmental treatment to our patient population. Experience in perinatal mental health. Experience in screening, assessment, and treatment planning for mental health and substance use disorders. Working knowledge of differential diagnosis and evidence-based psychosocial treatments for common mental health disorders. Familiarity with brief intervention techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation). Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for mental health disorders, within the provider's scope of practice. Experience collaborating effectively in a team setting. Ability to maintain professional relationships with patients and the care team. Ability to navigate mandated reporting guidelines while prioritizing informed consent, patient advocacy, and minimizing harm. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfort with the pace of prenatal care. Ability to engage patients in a therapeutic relationship, virtually or in person. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
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Human Services Practitioner
role at
University of South Florida . This position is a key member of a collaborative obstetric team, including obstetric providers in the prenatal clinic and maternal-fetal medicine, psychology, and psychiatric consultants. The goal is to improve access and delivery of mental health services during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. Responsibilities
Collaborate with the patient’s primary obstetric provider and other mental health providers to support mental health care. Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance use disorders. Educate patients about common mental health and substance use disorders and treatment options. Monitor patients for changes in symptoms, treatment side effects, or complications, in person or by phone. Support medication management prescribed by obstetric care clinicians, focusing on adherence, side effects, and treatment effectiveness. Provide psychoeducation on medication risks and benefits during pregnancy/postpartum. Deliver brief interventions using evidence-based techniques like Behavioral Activation, Problem Solving Treatment, or Motivational Interviewing. Facilitate referrals to evidence-based psychotherapy treatments (e.g., ERP, DBT) as needed. Encourage patient engagement and follow-up in care. Track patient follow-up and outcomes using a registry; document encounters and use the system to reengage patients. Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in the registry for sharing with the care team. Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the obstetric care team maternal-fetal medicine, psychiatry and psychology consultants. These may include changes in medications or psychotherapy treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services. Facilitate referrals to services outside the prenatal clinic (e.g., social services, specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Develop relapse prevention plans for patients in remission. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree level in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or other field appropriate to the program content. Bachelor’s degree candidates must have at least two years of applicable experience. The Master’s degree may substitute for the required experience. Licensed in either Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Social Worker, Certified Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Registered Nurse. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a prenatal setting Bilingual in Spanish and English. Commitment to providing culturally competent, non-judgmental treatment to our patient population. Experience in perinatal mental health. Experience in screening, assessment, and treatment planning for mental health and substance use disorders. Working knowledge of differential diagnosis and evidence-based psychosocial treatments for common mental health disorders. Familiarity with brief intervention techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation). Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for mental health disorders, within the provider's scope of practice. Experience collaborating effectively in a team setting. Ability to maintain professional relationships with patients and the care team. Ability to navigate mandated reporting guidelines while prioritizing informed consent, patient advocacy, and minimizing harm. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfort with the pace of prenatal care. Ability to engage patients in a therapeutic relationship, virtually or in person. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
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