Mental Health Therapist - PIRC

Akron Children's Hospital•Boardman, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist I applies graduate-level counseling or social work skills under the direct supervision of an independently licensed staff member, as stipulated by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The role conducts psychosocial assessments of individuals, adolescents, families, and groups and provides graduate-level clinical social work or counseling interventions appropriate to client needs and the department setting. The position is expected to complete the 3,000 hours of supervised clinical work required by the state licensure board for clinical endorsement and independent practice. For the Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC), the therapist works in a fast-paced environment conducting risk assessments and crisis interventions. The role triages intake calls from families and community referral sources, conducts preliminary telephone diagnostic assessments for children and adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services, and performs comprehensive risk assessments face-to-face in the Emergency Department or through telehealth. The therapist collaborates with hospital and community professionals to develop and communicate crisis treatment plans and recommend follow-up care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling.
Current Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) credential.
Must meet Akron Children’s Hospital Medical Staff Credentialing/Privileging criteria and become credentialed within one year of hire.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) or similar software.
At least one year of relevant experience is preferred.
Complete 3,000 hours of supervised clinical work required by the state licensure board to obtain clinical endorsement for independent practice.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with electronic medical record software such as EPIC.
Experience providing clinical services through telehealth.
At least one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families and triage care accordingly.
Communicate assessment, treatment and intervention information, and interdisciplinary care plans through documentation and meetings such as patient rounds.
Provide competent care responsive to patients’ physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs regardless of age.
Provide case management for assigned patients, consulting and collaborating with hospital and community professionals and programs to support comprehensive care.
Use evidence-based trauma and risk assessment tools and crisis intervention skills when indicated; determine whether referral to the Emergency Department or a more suitable community agency is needed.
Complete documentation ethically and in a timely manner.
For PIRC, triage intake calls from families and community referral sources and conduct preliminary diagnostic assessments by telephone for children and adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services.
For PIRC, conduct comprehensive risk assessments face-to-face in the Emergency Department or through telehealth to maximize continuity of care with families.
For PIRC, collaborate with hospital and community professionals and programs to develop and communicate crisis treatment plans and make follow-up recommendations.
For outpatient services, provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions and other evidence-based treatment modalities to help patients and families complete individualized service plans.
For PHP/IOP services, use CBT and DBT interventions in individual, group, and family therapy to support clients in achieving therapeutic goals.
For substance use services, use CBT and other evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing; involve families in therapy sessions and provide behavior modification techniques as clinically indicated.
Perform other duties as required.