Perinatal Program - Mental Health Practitioner

At UCLA Health, our
people are here for more than a career. They're committed to elevating the
lives of everyone they come into contact with. It's only possible when you're
passionate about what you do and where you get to do it. As a key member of our
team, you'll be able to use your unique experience to help support positive
patient experiences.

In this role, you will
collaborate with a team of psychiatric professionals to provide compassionate
care and support to birth parents. You will engage with families in this
specialty program to help trat pos-partum depression and other illnesses while
addressing the needs of this underserved population.

At UCLA Health, our
passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled us to
become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and
more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We're also home
to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the
David Geffen School of Medicine. If you're looking to play a key role in
supporting exceptional patient experiences, join us and enjoy a fulfilling
career at UCLA Health.

Schedule: Monday -
Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Hourly Salary Range:
$29.41 - $38.82 ((Union represented, step based salary depending on years of
experience)

Bargaining
Unit: EX - AFSCME

• BA in Psychology or Related
  Field
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
  certificate from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• At least two years experience
  in mental health setting, preferably psychiatric hospital settings
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A working knowledge of group
  dynamics, psychological functioning, therapeutic communication