Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (TX License)

As a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist at Pomelo Care, your main responsibilities include providing one-on-one virtual care visits, conducting thorough health screenings, establishing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. You will also work on addressing care gaps and supporting group therapy as needed, ensuring a holistic approach to mental health care for pregnant individuals.

To qualify for the Perinatal Mental Health Specialist role at Pomelo Care, candidates need to have an active TX license as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LMHC, along with at least five years of experience in a clinical setting. Additionally, applicants should have experience specifically with perinatal mental health care and have completed relevant clinical supervision hours.

Pomelo Care is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflected in our hiring practices and day-to-day operations. As a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, you will work within a team that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, enhancing care for all patients and addressing equity in mental health services for mothers and babies.

Applicants for the Perinatal Mental Health Specialist role at Pomelo Care will benefit from experience in providing therapy services within healthcare settings, particularly familiarity with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Additional skills in cognitive behavioral therapy and experience in virtual care are also highly valuable.

Yes! At Pomelo Care, we are not only focused on improving outcomes for mothers and babies but also on fostering career growth for our staff. The Perinatal Mental Health Specialist role offers opportunities for professional development, cross-licensing in additional states, and mastering new approaches to care that can enhance your career trajectory.

When answering this question, share personal experiences or motivations that led you to specialize in perinatal mental health. Emphasize your passion for helping mothers during a crucial time in their lives and how you believe mental health support can change outcomes for families.

Discuss your process for assessing patient needs, collaborating with them on their goals, and ensuring that care plans are aligned with evidence-based standards. Highlight your attention to detail and your flexibility in adapting care plans as necessary based on ongoing assessments.

Reflect on specific challenges such as technology barriers or patient engagement issues while providing virtual care. Detail how you addressed these challenges through effective communication, empathy, and utilizing technology creatively to stay connected with patients.

Provide examples of your work with trauma-informed care principles, such as recognizing the impact of trauma on patients' mental health and adapting your therapeutic approach accordingly. Explain how you create a safe environment to foster trust and recovery.

Detail your methods for ongoing education, such as attending workshops, participating in relevant professional associations, and engaging with the latest research and literature in perinatal mental health to ensure you provide the best care possible.

Address how you recognize and approach disparities through advocacy, culturally competent care, and by creating an inclusive environment for all patients. Emphasize the importance of understanding the social determinants of health in improving care access.

Explain your strategies for building rapport with patients, including motivational interviewing or other engagement techniques. Discuss how you encourage shared decision-making and empower patients in their treatment journey.

Illustrate your protocol for triaging urgent mental health concerns, discussing when to escalate care and how you would safely connect the patient to necessary services. Balance concern for the patient with appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality considerations.

Talk about the importance of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet the holistic needs of patients and how you facilitate communication and coordination among various care providers to deliver individualized support.

Discuss your approach to following up with patients who miss appointments, inquiring about barriers they might be facing, and offering support to help them re-engage with their care. Emphasize the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for missed appointments.