Family/ Intake Therapist

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides intake assessments in the Emergency Department and over the phone to determine appropriate level of care and treatment. Provides family assessments, family therapy, crisis intervention, and telephone triage for psychiatric inpatients, PHP, ER, and discharged patients. Participates in group therapy, multi-disciplinary treatment, diagnostic conferences, and diagnostic interviews. Provides case management services for all patients. Manages patients mental health benefits, and keeps informed of all information regarding the patients treatment and their payor. Available for Intake on-call on as needed basis.
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen. Please, create a profile and upload your resume/CV by clicking the Get Started button.

Requirements

• Master's level in Social Work or related field
• Child growth and development education required
• Licensed by State of Texas: LMSW, LCSW or LPC
• CPR Heartsaver within 60 days of start date
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children's Control Position from Unit 8 must be completed within 60 days of start date
• Qualified as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional) by the Texas Department of Health

Nice To Haves

• Experience in family therapy
• Hospital experience preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides intake assessments in the Emergency Department and over the phone to determine appropriate level of care and treatment.
• Provides family assessments, family therapy, crisis intervention, and telephone triage for psychiatric inpatients, PHP, ER, and discharged patients.
• Participates in group therapy, multi-disciplinary treatment, diagnostic conferences, and diagnostic interviews.
• Provides case management services for all patients.
• Manages patients mental health benefits, and keeps informed of all information regarding the patients treatment and their payor.
• Available for Intake on-call on as needed basis.

What This Job Offers

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