Hiring Department
Department of Psychiatry
Job Description
The Center for Child Well-Being, housed within the Department of Psychiatry, in collaboration with the Maternal-Fetal Care Center in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health, seeks two full-time Cardiometabolic Resource and Referral Specialists.
This full-time, grant-funded, exempt, on-site position supports pregnant and postpartum patients and the professionals who care for them by connecting callers with timely, accurate, and appropriate cardiometabolic and social-service resources throughout Missouri.
Required credential
Current Missouri licensure as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).
About the Center for Child Well-Being
The Center for Child Well-Being drives positive change for children and families through innovative programs, collaborative community partnerships, and strategic capacity building. Guided by our mission to improve outcomes for young children and their families, we envision a future where all children have a strong foundation for lifelong health.
Working at the Center means being part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to impact. Staff are supported in their professional growth, empowered to contribute meaningfully, and engaged in work that is purpose-driven and community-centered. Join us in shaping a more responsive and resilient childhood systems landscape across Missouri!
About the Maternal-Fetal Care Center (Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health)
The Maternal-Fetal Care Center provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for women with high-risk pregnancies through an academic practice committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation. The Center brings together Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists and a broad network of multidisciplinary partners, including General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Neonatology, Pediatric Subspecialties, Genetics, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, and other specialists, to provide coordinated care for complex maternal and fetal conditions. The Center’s comprehensive services include outpatient and inpatient maternal-fetal medicine consultation, a robust ultrasound program with an AIUM-accredited Ultrasound Unit and echo-certified sonographers, comprehensive genetics services, and specialized multidisciplinary programs such as the Cardio-Obstetrics. As an integral part of the University of Missouri School of Medicine, the Center also provides an outstanding educational environment for medical students, OB/GYN residents, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows while advancing clinical research and innovation in high-risk obstetric care.
Key responsibilities
- Respond to resource and referral requests received by telephone, email, or other program channels and complete a focused assessment of each caller’s needs.