Behavioral Health Assessor – PRN

Master’s Degree Mental health related field Required

Experience

2 Years related experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire Required Or

LPC-A – Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Upon Hire Required Or

LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Upon Hire Required Or

LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker Upon Hire Required Or

LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Required And

ACPI – Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 30 Days Required And

AHAFA – American Heart Association First Aid Certification maintained biannually 6 Months Required And

Other Trauma, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Training maintained annually 30 Days Required And

Other Intake Assessment Training maintained annually 30 Days Required

Skills

Behavioral health Pre-admission screening and assessment; DSM diagnostic criteria

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.

·         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.

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