Behavioral Health Assessor PRN

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%
EducationMaster's Degree Mental health related field ReqExperience2 Years related experience ReqLicenses and CertificationsLPC - 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 ReqSkills Behavioral health Pre-admission screening and assessment; DSM diagnostic criteria
SupervisionIndividual ContributorADA RequirementsExtreme 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 DemandsLight WorkTravel RequirementsLocal 70% Travel to and between assessment locations in the metroplex