The Link and Option Center, Inc.·South Holland, Illinois
Acts as a clinical liaison to coordinate integrated care for pregnant women and mothers with dependent children across medical and behavioral health services. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, developing individualized care plans, and performing community-based home and clinic visits.
MOMS Care Coordination Pathway for Pregnant Women and Women with Dependent Children.
Position Title: Maternal-Child Health Nurse/OB Nurse Liaison
Reports to: Program Director
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
The Maternal Child Health Nurse (MCH Nurse)/OB Nurse Liaison serves as a critical bridge between prenatal care, medication-assisted (MAT), behavioral health, and MAR recovery services. This role ensures that pregnant women and mothers with dependent children receive integrated, coordinated care throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting conducts on-site, home visits, and Mobile Clinic visits in the community.
Strong understanding of perinatal health, maternal-child outcomes, and behavioral health integration.
Ability to advocate for patients while navigating complex healthcare and social service systems.
Skilled in-patient education, counseling, and motivational interviewing techniques.
Requires a Registered Nurse (RN) license with experience in prenatal, postpartum, or pediatric nursing. Knowledge of trauma-informed care and familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
