Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Social Worker (LISW), Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC)

Cincinnati Children's

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Social Worker (LISW) for the Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) will perform psychosocial assessments, provide resource support, deliver psychosocial interventions, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. This role involves assessing patients' needs, developing treatment plans, connecting patients and families with appropriate resources, providing supportive counseling, educating stakeholders, and facilitating care transitions. The position also requires collaboration with the healthcare team and external agencies to advocate for patient and family well-being and promote system improvement.

Requirements

Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training

Responsibilities

Performs psychosocial assessments considering family, social, and medical history, and maintains knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses.
Reports suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities.
Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Collaborates with the healthcare team in developing treatment plans and identifying appropriate resources.
Maintains fluent knowledge of internal and external resources and provides accurate information to patients/families/caregivers.
Provides condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information.
Evaluates the effectiveness of clinical interventions and makes necessary changes.
Provides psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care.
Offers supportive counseling to improve emotional coping and adherence to treatment plans.
Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members about treatment options.
Provides self-management support to high-risk/complex patients/families.
Provides groups and programs for special populations as needed.
Offers anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce psychosocial barriers to discharge.
Coordinates and facilitates family-centered care team meetings.
Provides crisis assessment and interventions to restore equilibrium.
Collaborates with referral sources and healthcare team members.
Works for system improvement and promotes patient/family/caregiver well-being.
Identifies and advocates for the needs of patients/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community.
Acts as a liaison between patients/families/caregivers, the medical team, and outside agencies.
Mediates within the medical team on behalf of patients/families/caregivers.
Empowers patients/families/caregivers to problem-solve by exploring options of care.
Facilitates communication and coordination between healthcare team members, involving patients/families/caregivers in decision-making.
Partners with patients, families, and the healthcare team in the safe transition of care.
Educates healthcare professionals and students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role of social work.
Promotes a positive work environment.
Participates in professional growth opportunities and attends meetings/conferences.