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Full-Time

Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

NV

Posted on 10/2/2024

Pomelo Care

Pomelo Care

51-200 employees

Virtual maternity care and 24/7 support

Healthcare
Consulting

Compensation Overview

$70k - $85kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation + Benefits

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Independently licensed as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC or LMHC for at least 5 years
  • Licensed in NV
  • Completed the NCMHCE, or both NCE & NCMHCE
  • Have at least 120 hours of clinical supervision completed
  • Have 5-8 years of experience providing therapy services in a hospital and/or healthcare practice
  • Have experience with perinatal mental health care, possibly including: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, trauma-informed care
  • Are enthusiastic for promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of Pomelo’s internal and external programs
  • Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and follow through on multiple projects in a timely manner
  • Are facile with email, spreadsheets, EHRs, and other commonly used software, and willingness to work with new software
  • Understand the prevalence and role that birth inequity and structural racism plays in maternal morbidity and mortality
  • Are professionally engaged
  • Have experience working with clients eligible for Medicaid and/ or other public health programs
  • Must be willing to cross license in other states where there is a company need (you'd be supported with this process by our licensing and credentialing team).
Responsibilities
  • Providing one-on-one virtual care visits for Pomelo patients
  • Providing behavioral health and health related social needs screenings and appropriate response including diagnostic, therapy, and behavioral health interventions to pregnant and postpartum patients.
  • Performing ongoing psychosocial assessment of patients, providing reassurance and building rapport
  • Establishing individualized care plans to meet specific health needs based on evidence-based standards
  • Developing wellness goals by determining motivating factors and leveraging them for best possible health outcomes.
  • Identifying and addressing barriers that have been identified by patients.
  • Reducing care gaps (missed appointments, medication management, etc.) by frequent engagements with patient
  • Triaging of patients with urgent screening results and concerns to appropriate virtual and in-person emergency services
  • Collaborating with all involved teams and support services to ensure that patient and family needs are met.
  • Documenting all care/interactions in a timely fashion and escalating to appropriate multidisciplinary teams, as needed
  • Supporting group care, as needed

Pomelo Care offers a virtual maternity care program providing 24/7 pregnancy and newborn support through text, phone, or video, utilizing technology to deliver evidence-based, personalized care to improve outcomes for families. The program utilizes technology to provide personalized care and improve outcomes for families.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$41M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $46M Series B funding will accelerate partnerships with payors, expanding their reach and impact.
  • Pomelo Care's focus on virtual care aligns with the growing trend towards telehealth, offering flexibility and convenience for patients.
  • The addition of experienced board members from Andreessen Horowitz and First Round Capital can provide strategic guidance and industry connections.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on maternal and newborn health may limit market size and growth potential.
  • Dependence on partnerships with payors and employers could pose risks if these relationships falter.

What makes Pomelo Care unique

  • Pomelo Care focuses exclusively on maternal and newborn health, a niche yet critical area in the healthcare sector.
  • Their value-based care model aligns incentives with health outcomes, differentiating them from traditional fee-for-service models.
  • Strong backing from prominent investors like Andreessen Horowitz and First Round Capital provides significant financial stability and credibility.