Intake Therapist - PM

Intake Therapist All shifts: PM Responsibilities Assist administration, physicians, and clinical staff in the assessment of pending admits and coordination of services. Plan, coordinate, and evaluate direct and indirect facility assessments and client admissions, making decisions concerning the level of care for treatment. Direct the screening of potential patients for admission into the program and initiate the integrated assessment process. Identify and address safety concerns to ensure the safety of patients and service providers. Make decisions concerning the level of care for treatment. Requirements Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele‑health, case management or a combination of education and experience. Inpatient experience preferred. Education: Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology). Licenses: Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LPC‑I. Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health. Knowledge of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health. Basic PC skills (Windows OS, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute. Excellent listening skills with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others; outstanding communication (written and oral), assessment and intervention skills; persuasive manner and skills in overcoming denial and resistance to treatment. Ability to deal with crisis and potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional equilibrium; ability to empathically relate to people. Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and exercise strong time‑management skills. Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references. Physical demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained periods, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects up to 50 lbs; finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures and textures; express or exchange ideas orally even loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, and fingers. Benefits Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company‑paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off. Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital