Perinatal Mental Health Specialist - Oklahoma Based, Remote (Contract, 5hrs/week)

As a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist at Pomelo Care, your main responsibilities will include providing virtual care visits, conducting psychosocial assessments, creating individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet patients’ needs. Your role will focus on addressing mental health issues and supporting pregnant individuals throughout their journey.

For the Perinatal Mental Health Specialist role at Pomelo Care, you must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with at least four years of experience in healthcare practice. You must also be licensed in Oklahoma and enrolled with Oklahoma Medicaid, along with experience in perinatal mental health care.

Pomelo Care supports its Perinatal Mental Health Specialists by providing a collaborative environment, access to a multi-disciplinary team, and opportunities for professional development. The focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that specialists are equipped to deliver the best care to diverse populations.

The hourly compensation for the Perinatal Mental Health Specialist role at Pomelo Care is approximately $46 per hour, reflective of the expertise and dedication required for this crucial position.

While the Perinatal Mental Health Specialist role at Pomelo Care primarily involves a commitment of 5 hours per week, those with additional licenses in other states may have opportunities to increase their hours, allowing for greater engagement with patients and expanded therapeutic reach.

In your response, highlight specific cases or examples from your clinical practice where you addressed perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Emphasize your understanding of symptoms, forms of treatment, and successful outcomes to demonstrate your expertise.

Discuss techniques you utilize to establish connection, such as active listening, empathy, and tailored communication styles. Highlight how these methods have helped create a comfortable environment for patients during your virtual sessions.

Explain your understanding of how cultural and socioeconomic factors influence mental health. Share specific approaches you've implemented to modify care strategies and improve access, ensuring that all patient needs are met, regardless of their background.

Provide a detailed account of a patient scenario where you identified unique needs, set wellness goals, and collaborated effectively with other healthcare providers. This will demonstrate your ability to create tailored care plans that lead to positive outcomes.

Discuss your approach to triaging patients and your experience working in high-pressure situations. Highlight the importance of effective communication with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely interventions when necessary.

Mention specific EHR systems or software you have used for documentation and how it aids in communication with other team members. Stress the importance of timely and accurate documentation in providing high-quality care.

Talk about the importance of regular follow-ups, reminders, and availability for patients. Share any innovative methods you've used to keep patients engaged and committed to their care plans.

Express your passion for promoting equity in healthcare and how disparities can lead to adverse outcomes. Outline your motivation to contribute positively to this field and reinforce Pomelo Care’s mission.

Describe instances where you've facilitated or participated in group care sessions online. Emphasize the dynamics of virtual groups, including fostering a supportive environment and addressing group members' needs as a collective.

Share your personal motivation for entering the field of perinatal mental health and how it aligns with Pomelo Care’s mission. Reflect on your passion for improving maternal and infant health outcomes.