Behavioral Health Assessor – PRN

Texas Health Resources; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Behavioral Health Assessor for PRN, providing preadmission screening and referral services across multiple behavioral health locations including Seay Center and Texas Health Dallas. In-person coverage and weekday availability required, with travel between sites.

The role requires documenting history, provisional DSM diagnoses, obtaining consents, patient education, and coordinating care under supervision, while ensuring compliance with state and federal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health related field is required.
• 2 years related experience is required.
• Experience in behavioral health intake/assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes preadmission screening and referral services for behavioral health patients across multiple locations.
• Obtains detailed history and documents using guided forms.
• Documents legibly and thoroughly.
• Formulates provisional DSM diagnoses.
• Establishes patient rapport and obtains consents.
• Educates patient/family regarding process and regulations.
• Works under supervision and coordinates care with care team.

Skills

Preadmission screening

Documentation

DSM provisional diagnoses

Interviews & assessment

Time management

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in mental health

Tools

Video assessment tools

Phone assessment tools

Guided data collection forms

Job description

Behavioral Health Assessor – PRN

Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Resources. Must be able to work at different lobby locations.

Work hours: PRN (As Needed) Weekday availability required

This PRN position will be for in person coverage for our staff at the behavioral health lobby locations (Seay Center, Springwood, Texas Health Dallas, Addiction Recover Center). Must be willing to travel to the different locations.

Education

• Master's Degree in a Mental health related field is required

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 statues 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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