Behavioral Health Assessor

Texas Health Resources; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Behavioral Health Assessor in Mansfield, TX. Schedule is Thursday, Friday 12:00PM-12:00AM and Sunday 8:00AM-8:00PM, in person at ARTCH (Texas Health Addiction Recovery Center).

The role involves preadmission screenings, DSM provisional diagnoses, consent management, and collaboration with the care team. Remote options may apply based on shift assignments; strong regulatory knowledge is expected.

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience is required.
• Experience with Behavioral Health Intake/Assessments preferred.
• Cadence scheduling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes preadmission screening and referral services for behavioral health patients, including psychiatric and chemically dependent patients, in person and virtually across multiple sites.
• Obtains detailed history and documents using guided data collection forms.
• Documents legibly and thoroughly and formulates provisional DSM diagnoses.
• Establishes patient rapport, obtains consents, and educates patients and families on the process.
• Seeks supervision as needed and works under orders of attending or ED physicians.
• Communicates with facility staff and care team to support continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Education

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC-A - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training

Job description

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Behavioral Health Assessor

Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Resources

Work hours: Full time (36hours) Thursday, Friday 12:00PM - 12:00AM, Sunday 8AM - 8PM in person at ARTCH (Texas Health Addiction Recovery Center 240 N. Miller Road Mansfield, TX 76063)

Department Highlights

• No on-call or after hour duties required
• Collaborative team approach
• Remote work option provided based on shift assignment

Experience

• 2 years related experience is required
• Experience working in a Behavioral Health Hospital preferred
• Experience with Behavioral Health Intake/Assessments preferred
• Cadence scheduling experience is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor is required upon hire or
• LPC-A - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate upon hire or
• LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is required upon hire or
• LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker upon hire or
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker is required upon hire and
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training is required upon hire

What You Will Do

• Completes preadmission screening and referral services for behavioral health patients including psychiatric and chemically dependent patients in various locations and means including virtual, Behavioral Health Facilities, outpatient clinics locations, facility units, outpatient surgical facilities and emergency departments
• Obtains detailed history and documents using guided data collection forms.
• Documents legibly and thoroughly.
• Formulates provisional DSM diagnoses.
• Establishes patient rapport and trust.
• Obtains appropriate consents.
• Educates patient/family regarding process.
• Seeks supervision as needed. Works under orders of attending or emergency department physician.
• Knowledge of data elements required to assess all age groups and patient types excluding neonates.
• Uses assessment tools including but not limited to video and phone assessment tools.
• Manages time in assessments and location appropriate to practice, needs of patient, and organizational needs.
• Understands and complies with all regulations including but not limited to TDMHMR, TDH, CMS, EMTALA, and Texas Behavioral Health Marketing Act.
• Educates patient/family and team members regarding regulations as indicated. Understands legal statutes relevant to voluntary and involuntary patients including warrantless detentions, warrants, OPCs and commitments. Is able to facilitate court order paperwork. Understands various forms and documents appropriately.
• Recommends levels of care and discharge plans. Understands admission criteria for various levels of care.
• Knowledge of community resources including public and private resources for both psychiatric and chemically dependent patients. Communicates pertinent data to receiving provider and obtains patient consents as legally required, supports continuity of care.
• Assists with patient flow functions when directed/needed.
• Collaborates/communicates/establishes credibility with facility staff, ED physician, admitting and consulting physician, and all members of care team. Seeks supervision as needed.
• Completes other work as assigned by leadership. Including but not limited to collaborative workgroups, strategic initiatives, and assisting in other areas of behavioral health service line.

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make us a great place to work.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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