Maternal Mental Health Peer Support InternAt — Parenting Connection of Monterey County
We are looking for a bilingual and bi-literate candidate who is comfortable facilitating groups and creating and giving presentations in both languages, with personal experience in maternal mental health and postpartum anxiety and depression. This position will do outreach and support programs (in-person and virtually), assisting mothers, parents, and caregivers during pregnancy and the first three years after birth.
he purpose of this field placement is to continue to evolve the nine competencies; ………
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical & Professional Behavior
Competency 2: Engagement Diversity & Difference in Practice
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights & Social, Economic, & Environmental Justice
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research & Research-informed Practice
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, & Communities
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations & Communities
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competence 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations & Communities
Training and Opportunities
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) - The intern will be introduced to the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Rapid Assessment as a screening tool to identify patients at risk for perinatal depression. Intern will use the Triage tool as a guide on what next steps to take and where to refer for mental health serviced for Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH) Medi-Cal Members
Online training to earn a Postpartum Support International Certification
Training to become a Mothers and Babies Facilitator
Please email a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in supporting Mothers with Postpartum pressures.
Email: Jaimee@parentingconnectionmc.org and cc Juliet@parentingconnectionmc.org and Bianca@Parentingconnectionmc.org
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 16 | hours per week |