Mental Health Therapist

Website Children's of Alabama

Job 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.

Education

    • Masters degree in counseling, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, or related field required.

Experience

    • Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience in the child and adolescent mental health field providing counseling, psychosocial assessment, or crisis consultation services. Experience in providing crisis intervention services highly preferred.

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

    • Professional license in area of specialty (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist) required.