Behavioral Health Admissions Clinician — Sign-On Bonus

Perimeter-Healthcare; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development and CEU

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is seeking an Admissions (A&R) Clinician to guide patients and families through the admission process and ensure access to appropriate levels of care.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, coordination with care teams, and documentation across high-volume calls, referrals, and walk-ins in a fast-paced behavioral health setting in Arlington, TX.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with active clinical licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC-Associate, or LMFT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• De-escalation Training: Handle with Care (HWC).
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles and treatment modalities.
• Understanding of legal, ethical, and regulatory standards in patient care.
• Proficiency in Windows applications and electronic documentation systems.
• Strong understanding of insurance plans, PPOs, and managed care processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to determine appropriate levels of care.
• Evaluate psychosocial, emotional, and behavioral health needs across ages.
• Provide culturally sensitive care considering individual backgrounds.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Coordinate with patients, families, referral sources, and treatment teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Customer service

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Documentation

Education

Master's degree with active clinical licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC-Associate, or LMFT)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Windows applications

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is seeking an Admissions (A&R) Clinician to guide patients and families through the admission process and ensure access to appropriate levels of care.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, coordination with care teams, and documentation across high-volume calls, referrals, and walk-ins in a fast-paced behavioral health setting in Arlington, TX.