Behavioral Health Assessor – PRN

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Assessor - PRN role at Texas Health Resources involves completing preadmission screenings and referral services for behavioral health patients, including psychiatric and chemically dependent patients. This position requires flexibility to work at various lobby locations and offers a remote work option based on shift assignment. The role is PRN (As Needed) with weekday availability required. The department emphasizes a collaborative team approach with no on-call or after-hours duties.

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. 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.