Licensed BH Professional - Days

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Behavioral Health Professional provides assessments for assigned adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients at the Psychiatric Emergency Center. The role provides telephone and in-person crisis intervention and counseling for patients and family members, along with information and referral services. The professional participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans; acts as a liaison for family members, community agencies, and the Mental Health Court; and coordinates discharge planning and referrals.

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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Responsibilities

Gather pertinent information about assigned patients.
Complete assessments for assigned patients, including assessment of discharge-planning needs and alternatives, according to policy.
Coordinate incoming and outgoing transfers and apply knowledge of EMTALA laws when processing patient 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.
Lead 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 community-resource information for services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Maintain clinical competence in social work services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and demonstrate professional growth and development.
Ensure compliance with patient HIV pre-counseling and post-counseling policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.