Prenatal behavioral health worker

Siouxland Community Health Center has an opening for

Prenatal behavioral health case manager: 1– Full-time M-Fri 8am-5pm

Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of

• S.W. or appropriate Bachelors level degree.
• Able to educate on diabetes management.
• Certified car Seat Safety Specialist.
• Current BLS and Mandatory Reporter certifications
• Minimum of two years experience in case management or related experience.
• Understanding of socio-economic, culture, and other barriers to medical care and ability to diminish.
• Knowledge of community resources and willingness to develop relationships with external agencies.

Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of position

• Evaluate Behavioral health surveys patients complete during their OB visits and identify stressors for that patient.
• Identify socio-economic risk factors.
• Identify and intimate partner risks.
• Screen for history of drug abuse currently or in the past and offer assistance for mothers to seek help.
• Make referrals to HOPES program for qualifying patients.
• Independently email foundation about patients’ needs outside of the nursing staff.
• Work alongside nursing staff and triage patient visits and not let nursing dictate her work.
• Assist those with food insecurities with Food Bank of Siouxland Website finder for pantries close to home.
• Reach out to Mary's Choice, Salvation Army, and the Community Action Agency for formula assistance in addition to WIC for those families struggling with finances.
• Assist families with needed material and education regarding WIC and ensure they are able to make an appt with WIC post delivery.
• Ensure PCP is set up for baby for pediatric care .
• Identify patients who have a need for car seat and crib and assist with getting such items.
• See patients who have elevated phq, GAD 7, or Edinburgh assessment score before departure from clinic.