A&R Clinician Perimeter Healthcare - 3.9 Garland, TX Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Phone communication Employee relationship building Care documentation Clinical assessment documentation Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Full Job Description Assessment & Referral Clinician (LPC-A, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW) Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas | Garland, TX Make a Difference Every Day At Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas, we believe compassionate, high-quality behavioral healthcare changes lives. Our team provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adolescents, adults, and older adults in a supportive, patient-centered environment located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in Garland, Texas. We're looking for a dedicated Assessment & Referral Clinician who is passionate about helping individuals access the behavioral healthcare they need. In this role, you'll serve as a critical first point of contact for patients, families, referral sources, and community partners, helping ensure timely access to care through comprehensive assessments, admissions coordination, and clinical decision-making. If you're seeking meaningful work with a collaborative team where your clinical expertise has a direct impact on patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do As an Assessment & Referral Clinician, you will: Conduct behavioral health assessments to determine appropriate levels of care. Respond to referral and inquiry calls from patients, families, providers, and community partners. Schedule and coordinate patient assessments and admissions. Review clinical information and verify insurance requirements, including pre-certifications as needed. Collaborate with physicians, case managers, utilization review, business office staff, and treatment teams to facilitate timely admissions. Coordinate releases of information and obtain necessary medical records. Assist with discharge planning, referrals, and connecting patients with community resources when appropriate. Maintain accurate clinical documentation, referral logs, and departmental statistics. Provide exceptional customer service while building positive relationships with patients, families, referral sources, and colleagues. Deliver direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment interventions. Approximately 85% of the role involves direct clinical services, with the remaining time dedicated to documentation, collaboration, and clinical responsibilities. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Current Texas clinical license as one of the following:

LPC-A LPC LMSW LCSW

Experience conducting behavioral health assessments and/or providing behavioral health treatment. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Preferred Qualifications One or more years of experience in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting. Experience working with adult and geriatric populations. Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, crisis assessment, and admission criteria. Why Join Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas? Meaningful work that directly impacts patients and families Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team Beautiful 22-acre campus in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations Professional growth and ongoing learning opportunities A culture built on compassion, respect, teamwork, and clinical excellence Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to: Sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday. Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and move throughout patient care areas. Read clinical documentation and utilize computers and standard office equipment. Communicate effectively in person and by telephone. Remain calm, organized, and responsive in fast-paced and crisis situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Our Commitment to Inclusion Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas values the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds each team member brings to our organization. We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive workplace where every employee has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply—even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification listed. Your skills, dedication, and passion for helping others may make you an excellent fit for our team. Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 6Asf71mbMA