Behavioral Health Assessor

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together. This role involves completing 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. The assessor will obtain detailed history, document using guided data collection forms, formulate provisional DSM diagnoses, establish patient rapport and trust, obtain appropriate consents, and educate patients/families regarding the process. This position requires knowledge of data elements for assessing all age groups and patient types (excluding neonates) and utilizes assessment tools including video and phone. The role also involves managing time effectively, understanding and complying with various regulations (TDMHMR, TDH, CMS, EMTALA, Texas Behavioral Health Marketing Act), educating others on these regulations, and understanding legal statutes for voluntary and involuntary patients. The Behavioral Health Assessor will recommend levels of care and discharge plans, possess knowledge of community resources, and support continuity of care. Collaboration with facility staff, physicians, and the care team is essential, along with completing other assigned work by leadership, including collaborative workgroups and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Master's Degree in a Mental health related field is required
2 years related experience is required
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Behavioral Health Hospital preferred
Experience with Behavioral 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 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.
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.