Behavioral Health Transfer Specialist

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Flex spending

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Texas Health Behavioral Health Transfer Center in Arlington, TX is hiring a Behavioral Health Transfer Specialist for a full-time, day-shift role (36 hours). The position facilitates transfers within the THR system, documents cases, and coordinates with ED, admitting, and provider teams to ensure timely referrals.

Requires a Master’s in mental health, 2 years of related experience, and licensure (LPC/LMSW/LCSW) upon hire.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mental health required.
• 2 years related mental health experience required.
• LPC / LMSW / LCSW licensure upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates behavioral health transfers across THR system and partner facilities.
• Documents cases and meets transfer-time metrics; relays clinical information.
• Ensures compliance with regulations (TDHM R/TDH/CMS/EMTALA); educates staff.

Skills

2 years related experience

Education

Master's degree in mental health

LPC / LMSW / LCSW licensure upon hire

Job description

Behavioral Health Transfer Specialist

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Behavioral Health Transfer Center, 612 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76011

Work hours: Full Time (36 hours) Day shift 0630 - 1900

Here’s What You Need

• Education · Master's Degree Mental Health field required
• Experience · 2 Years related experience in mental health field required
• License/Certifications · LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire required or · LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Upon Hire required or · LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire required

What You Will Do

• Facilitates behavioral health transfers throughout the THR system and from other healthcare facilities. Documents cases accordingly and meets departmental metrics related to transfer times and referral guidelines. Relays clinical information and facilitates doctor/nurse reviews. Aware of exclusionary criteria. Promotes the THR Behavioral health transfer center to all potential transfer referral resources.
• Understands and complies with all regulations including but not limited to TDMHMR, TDH, CMS, EMTALA, and Texas Behavioral Health Marketing Act. Educates hospital staff/ team members regarding regulations as indicated. Understands legal statutes relevant to voluntary and involuntary patients. Understands various forms and documents appropriately.
• 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.
• Collaborates/communicates/establishes credibility with ED physician, admitting and consulting physician, and all members of provider team. Seeks supervision as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Obtains required annual continuing education. Keeps professional license up to date. Stays up to date with departmental changes by attending monthly staff meetings. Completes MyTalents and Touchpoints before their due date. Contributes to departmental or organizational projects with approval by Leadership. Complete assigned monthly audits.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Live the Promise Behaviors -Complete Promise Behavior Peer Reviews -Use phone etiquette and Promise Behaviors during every phone call

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Behavioral Health Transfer Center

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
• Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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