Job description

Job Title: FIP Care Counselor - Grant
Department: College of Nursing
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Research
Job Number: 2023-1863
Date Posted: 05/11/2023
Position Type: Research

Job Qualifications:

FIP Care Counselor - Grant - Research Dept, CON

Job Summary:
The Father Inclusive Prenatal Care (FIPC) Counselor will serve as the lead Counselor for the research study title "Preparing for Parenthood: Father Inclusive: Father Inclusive Prenatal Care¨. This is a four-year research effort funded by the Administration for Children and Families to develop better services to support young, at-risk parents in Chicago. The FIPC Study focuses on strengthening the co-parenting relationship and providing parenting education to expectant parents. We are seeking a master's Level Therapist with experience working with a culturally diverse population.

Job Responsibilities:
Provide co-parenting counseling and parent education to young expectant parents using the FIPC protocol
Work with clinical staff at various sites to integrate FIPC services into their existing programs
Services will be provided both virtual and in person, following guidelines for ensuring health and safety
Assist staff with recruitment, outreach and other collaborative work with schools and community partners
Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings to update participant status and discuss enrollment/attrition problems
Assist with support procedures for study protocol. These procedures may include screening and/or obtaining informed consent, gathering participant contact information, tracking phone calls and assisting with clinical retention of study participants.
Work with care coordinators to connect parents to specific resources and support programs
Participate in data collection, record keeping, and data entry for assigned caseload on a weekly and monthly basis
Collaborate with partner providers and staff to evaluate/assess patients, medical, physical and psycho-social needs
Attend orientation, training and staff development functions as required
Participate in team meetings and study related meetings
Perform other duties as required and assigned

Required Job Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage & Family Therapy.
Experience working with adolescents/young adults in a clinical setting serving diverse populations.
Some evening (7-8 PM) and/or weekend hours (4-5 hours) will be required to accommodate patient schedules
Must demonstrate sound judgment and use of appropriate boundaries and professional demeanor.
Ability to communicate and interact with individuals and families from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to identify and maintain confidential information with integrity.
Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals as well as groups.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Basic computer skills, e.g., Microsoft Office Software.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to problem solve. Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments.
Language: Bilingual. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Hours of Work: May vary based on need. Some evenings and weekends are required.
Travel: May vary based on need. Local travel is required.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
Licensed to practice Social Work of Counseling in IL



Company Highlights:
Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.
RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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