Perinatal and Fetal Care Social Worker

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Fetal Therapy

Schedule: Full Time | Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.


How you'll make an impact in this role

• Deliver direct patient care through behavioral health counseling for prenatal and postpartum patients within the fetal health unit and specialized delivery care environment.
• Conduct patient assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling sessions focused on perinatal mental health, grief support, trauma, and emotional wellness during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
• Coordinate care with physicians, NICU social workers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe maternal outcomes and continuity of patient care.
• Provide individual and family counseling while maintaining accurate clinical documentation within Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) and behavioral health compliance standards.
• Support patients and families navigating high-risk pregnancies, fetal diagnoses, loss, and complex care planning through compassionate counseling and community resource coordination.
• Collaborate across maternal health, behavioral health, and neonatal care teams to strengthen care coordination, patient advocacy, and quality improvement initiatives.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Counselor credentialed from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Social Worker credentialed from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Clinical Counselor preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

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• Active CLSW/LCSW required prior to hire.

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Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care through behavioral health counseling for prenatal and postpartum patients within the fetal health unit and specialized delivery care environment.
• Conduct patient assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling sessions focused on perinatal mental health, grief support, trauma, and emotional wellness during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
• Coordinate care with physicians, NICU social workers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe maternal outcomes and continuity of patient care.
• Provide individual and family counseling while maintaining accurate clinical documentation within Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) and behavioral health compliance standards.
• Support patients and families navigating high-risk pregnancies, fetal diagnoses, loss, and complex care planning through compassionate counseling and community resource coordination.
• Collaborate across maternal health, behavioral health, and neonatal care teams to strengthen care coordination, patient advocacy, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Counselor credentialed from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Social Worker credentialed from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Clinical Counselor preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.