Licensed BH Professional - PRN - Days
JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Licensed Behavioral Health Professional PRN provides assessments for assigned adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role also provides telephone and in-person crisis intervention and counseling for patients and family members, as well as information and referral services in the Psychiatric Emergency Center. The professional participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans; serves as a liaison for family members, community agencies, and the Mental Health Court; and coordinates discharge planning and referrals. The position is based at Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services in Fort Worth, Texas. The shift is listed as to be determined, and the position is PRN.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
- Current Texas licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
- Certification in non-aggressive crisis management; must be obtained during orientation and maintained throughout employment.
- Current JPS-recognized CPR certification, maintained throughout employment; may be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Responsibilities
- Gather pertinent information about assigned patients.
- Complete an assessment, including discharge-planning needs and alternatives, for each assigned patient in accordance with policy.
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing transfers and demonstrate knowledge of EMTALA laws when processing transfers.
- Participate in treatment planning for assigned patients.
- Coordinate filings for court-ordered mental health services with patients’ families and the Trinity Springs Pavilion Legal Coordinator.
- Chart assigned patients according to operating procedures and maintain other assigned records.
- Liaise with patients’ families or other support systems regarding care, treatment plans, and discharge plans.
- Provide crisis counseling, psycho-educational services, and other assigned services.
- Take primary responsibility for discharge planning, including assessing needs, coordinating referrals, and consulting with service providers and community resources as appropriate.
- Maintain current knowledge of issues affecting adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Maintain current information about community resources serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Maintain clinical competence in social work services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and pursue professional growth and development.
- Ensure compliance with patient HIV pre-counseling and post-counseling requirements per policy.
