Job Details

In Psychiatric Intake Response Center at Main Campus Children's of Alabama

Work schedule will be On-call/ Flexi on the Weekend shift, Weekends, Evenings, Days.

Summary:
Provides thorough triage, assessment, education, intervention and resource services in the Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) at Children’s of Alabama. Assists in connecting needed mental health and behavioral health services available in the community with children and families to improve health outcomes and prevent crises. Provides crisis intervention services and conducts thorough psychosocial assessments and safety planning in the the Emergency Department.

Other information:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, is required as this position requires interpersonal communication with patients, families, community providers, and multiple teams and departments in the hospital.
Knowledge of child development, mental health diagnoses, psychosocial assessment and behavioral health intervention is required.
Demonstrates proficiency in crisis intervention skills for children, adolescents and families.
Promotes collaboration, teamwork, problem solving and sharing of ideas.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Licensed Professional Counselor or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
    - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
    - Licensed Master Social Worker
    - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    - Associate Licensed Counselor

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Masters Degree in Counseling

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* 4 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Behavioral Counseling

Navigating the mental health care system is challenging for patients, families, and providers. The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) is a free, confidential phone response center designed to help adult callers and community providers find the appropriate level of mental health care. These services are provided via telephone by licensed mental health clinicians trained to assess a child or teen’s mental, emotional, and behavioral needs. The clinicians recommend the best treatment options and provide mental health education and support. In the Emergency Department, PIRC staff also assesses patients and caregivers who are in a crisis. The PIRC Therapists conduct interviews to assess what the presenting concern is and consult with a multidisciplinary team who decides the best plan of care. The therapists provide clinical recommendations, education, resources, and coordination of services as a part of the team. Any adult with a mental health question or concern regarding a child or adolescent is encouraged to contact the PIRC at 205-638-PIRC (7472). The PIRC is open seven days a week, year-round from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Anyone experiencing a crisis should call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room. Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts should call the 24-hour, 7 day a week National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number at 988.