Mental Health Therapist for PIRC in Akron ED
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
About Akron Children---s Hospital Akron Children---s Hospital
has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric
specialties are ranked among the nation---s best by U.S. News &
World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers
and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout
Ohio, we---re making it easier for today---s busy families to find
the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system
provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate
neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional
health care partners. Every year, our Children---s Home Care Group
nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health
nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through
high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron
Children---s Anywhere app, we---re here for families whenever and
wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org . OUR
PROMISES To treat every child as we would our own To treat others
as they would like to be treated To turn no child away for any
reason Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is
required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days
after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from
this requirement. We are seeking people who are committed to
fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff
from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences
are welcomed, included and can thrive. Full Time, Primarily
Afternoons/Evenings $2,000.00 sign-on bonus upon hire for a 2 year
work commitment Summary: The Mental Health Therapist applies
graduate-level clinical counseling skills/social work to the
psychosocial assessment of individuals, adolescents, families, and
groups and provides graduate-level clinical social work/counseling
interventions as appropriate to client needs in the context of the
department. The Mental Health Therapist will work in the
Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC), a 24x7 intake center as
a member of the PIRC team to triage and assess intake calls
received from families and community referral sources and conduct
assessments in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities: 1.Triage
and assess intake calls received from families and community
referral sources. Conducts preliminary diagnostic assessment over
the telephone to assess the need for services for children and
adolescents seeking psychiatric and psychological services. 2.Apply
crisis intervention skills when indicated, and determine formally
the need for a referral to the Emergency Department or a more
suitable community agency. 3.For Emergency Department (ED)
referrals, conducts face-to-face comprehensive diagnostic
assessment in the ED to maximize continuity of care with the
family. 4.Communicates with team members regarding assessment,
treatment and interdisciplinary care plan through patient rounds
and documentation. 5.Collaborates with community and hospital
resources to ensure follow-up is in place after discharge.
6.Develops and communicates individualized treatment plans for
patients including psycho-social interventions, referrals to other
services, and recommendations for follow-up. 7.Consults and
collaborates with hospital and community professionals and programs
in order to provide the most appropriate referral for clients and
their families. 8.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary
to provide care for the physical, psychological, social,
educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of
age. 9.Other duties as required. Technical Expertise 1.Clinical
experience in child and adolescent diagnostic assessment is
required. 2.Experience in delivering crisis intervention is highly
preferred. 3.Strong listening and communication skills coupled with
the ability to work well in an interdisciplinary setting as part of
a highly active team. 4.Ability to establish rapport with patients,
their families and other team members and work under time pressures
is essential to this position. 5.Experience working with various
levels within an organization is required. 6.Experience working in
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is
required. 7.Experience working with an electronic medical record
system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred. Education and
Experience 1.Education: Licensed Independent Social Worker with a
Master---s Degree in Social Work from accredited Social Work
academic program (Accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education). 2.Education: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
with a Master---s Degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from
an accredited program in Counseling (CACREP accredited). 3.Must be
certified or become certified within six months from date of hire
in Non-violence Crisis Intervention by the Crisis Training
Institute or an equivalent program that addresses ways to
de-escalate potentially violent incidents that may include physical
interventions. 4.Years of relevant experience: Minimum three (3)
years of relevant experience is preferred. 5.Years of supervisory
experience: None. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Akron Children's Hospital
is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected
Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. EEO is the law, please
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Position: ALLIED HEALTH OTHER
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