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Posted: 06-Jun-25
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Internal Number: 25009591
About Us
Location: Fort Worth, TX - Baylor All Saints Medical Center
Schedule: PRN - Must cover weekends and weekdays
Department: Case Management
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Clinician plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates Behavioral Health Access Service functions. This is for psychiatric or chemically dependent patients of all ages and their families. They follow legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, and the goals of the organization and Behavioral Health Services Department.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Helps ER and medical floor physicians by giving initial impressions and assessments of psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
- Coordinates and facilitates the Mandatory Outpatient Treatment (MOT) for patients from the ER and medical floors needing psychiatric and chemical dependency stabilization and treatment.
- Coordinates and facilitates Order of Protective Custody (OPC) through the local Mental Health Court. This is for inpatient medical unit patients who need involuntary psychiatric treatment.
- Helps the Behavioral Health Outpatient Program with assessments and group therapy and other essential duties as required.
- Answers all incoming calls as part of the information and referral process. Meets with walk-ins in the ER and for the Behavioral Health Outpatient Program as needed. Performs initial call triage.
- Facilitates assessment appointments. Provides service and program appointments. Tracks and maintains the call database. Tracks and follows up with referrals and information requests, including those from EAPs and Primary Care Physicians.
- Implements and monitors about client satisfaction and service effectiveness, and participates in quality improvement activities and initiatives.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of psychotherapy and related tests, measures and recovery techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of counseling and therapy techniques.
- Ability to interpret diagnostic interviews and test data.
- Ability to conduct singular and group psychotherapy.
- Ability to evaluate behavioral deficits.
- Ability to develop plans for implementing and monitoring rehabilitation activities, skill acquisition and behavior management.
- Demonstrated communications and problem solving skills.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Masters' or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Nurse (RN): Must have one of these:
- LCSW - Lic Clinical Social Worker
- LMSW - Lic Masters Social Worker
- LPC - Lic Professional Counselor
- RN - Registered Nurse.