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Texas Health Resources

Behavioral Health Assessor - PRN

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$41,243 / year median in Virginia

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

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. 45% 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. 20% 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. 20% Collaborates/communicates/establishes credibility with facility staff, ED physician, admitting and consulting physician, and all members of care team. Seeks supervision as needed. 10% 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. 5% Education Master's Degree Mental health related field Req Experience 2 Years related experience Req Licenses and Certifications LPC
  • Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire Req Or LPC
  • Associate Upon Hire Req Or LMFT
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Upon Hire Req Or LMSW
  • Licensed Master Social Worker Upon Hire Req Or LCSW
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Req And ACPI
  • Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 30 Days Req And AHAFA
  • American Heart Association First Aid Certification maintained biannually 6 Months Req And Other Trauma, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Training maintained annually 30 Days Req And Other Intake Assessment Training maintained annually 30 Days Req Skills Behavioral health Pre-admission screening and assessment; DSM diagnostic criteria Supervision Individual Contributor ADA Requirements Extreme Heat 1-33% Extreme Cold 1-33% Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33% Extreme Noise 1-33% Working Outdoors 1-33% Working Indoors 67% or more Mechanical Hazards 1-33% Electrical Hazards 1-33% Explosive Hazards 1-33% Fume/Odor Hazards 1-33% Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33% Chemical Hazards 1-33% Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33% Radiation Hazards 1-33% Wet Hazards 1-33% Heights 1-33% Other Conditions 1-33% Physical Demands Light Work Travel Requirements Local 70% Travel to and between assessment locations in the metroplex
Primary Location:
Arlington Job:
Behavioral Health/Social Services Organization:
Texas Health Resources 612 E. Lamar
TX 76011
Shift:
Rotating Employee Status:
Regular Job Type:
Standard Schedule:
Per Diem