After Hours Screener

Texana Center • Rosenberg, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The successful candidate will perform emergency face-to-face and telehealth clinical screenings for people experiencing a mental health crisis. Most calls require a one-hour response time to the screening location. The candidate will be expected to use due diligence in determining the cause of the crisis and in seeking collateral information from others involved (hospital staff, law enforcement, family members, etc.). The candidate then will consult with Texana’s psychiatrist or LPHA to obtain a recommendation for resolving the crisis. Then the candidate will communicate that recommendation to those involved in the crisis and help facilitate the recommendation. The candidate must be highly competent in clinical triage, eligibility determination and lethality assessment. Additionally, the candidate will conduct crisis follow-ups and provide appropriate referrals. The successful candidate will be responsible for submitting complete and accurate documentation to Texana by the next business morning. Travel within Fort Bend County is required (mileage is reimbursed). The primary screening area will be in Fort Bend County. On occasion, telehealth screenings may include Texana’s rural counties.

The successful candidate will need to be available for most calls Monday-Friday 5 PM-6 AM and on weekends and holidays. All services provided must comply with HHSC standards as well as adhering to and promoting the Texana compliance policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related Human Services field
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• 2 years working in the Mental Health field with crisis experience.
• QMHP-CS or LPHA

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in counseling or human services related field
• 3+ years working in the Mental Health field with crisis experience.
• QMHP-CS or LPHA

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency face-to-face and telehealth clinical screenings for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Determine the cause of the crisis and seek collateral information from others involved.
• Consult with Texana’s psychiatrist or LPHA to obtain a recommendation for resolving the crisis.
• Communicate the recommendation to those involved in the crisis and help facilitate it.
• Conduct crisis follow-ups and provide appropriate referrals.
• Submit complete and accurate documentation to Texana by the next business morning.
• Travel within Fort Bend County.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level