Family Intake Therapist (PRN)

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Summary:

The Family Intake Therapist will work on a part-time basis to provide coverage to both our Inpatient Psychiatry and the Partial Hospitalization Program. Primary coverage will be Mon-Fri with some weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessments in person and over the phone to determine the appropriate level of care and treatment for the patient.

• Provides family assessments, family therapy, crisis intervention, and telephone triage for psychiatric inpatients, PHP, ER, and discharged patients.

• Participates in group therapy, multi-disciplinary treatment, diagnostic conferences, and diagnostic interviews.

• Provide case management services for all patients.

• Manages patients mental health benefits, and keeps informed of all information regarding the patients treatment and their payor.

• Available to provide intake assessments on an on-call basis.

Education/Experience:

• Master's level in Social Work, Counseling or related field.

• Experience providing individual, group and family therapy.

• Education in Child growth and development required.

• Behavioral Health background/experience.

• Experience working with Psychiatric patients preferred.

• Experience working in Hospital or Pediatric setting preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• LMSW, LCSW or LPC Licensed in the state of Texas

• Qualified as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional) by the Texas Department of Health.

• CPR Heart saver certification required prior to start.

• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children's Control Position from Unit 8 must be completed within 60 days of start date.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.