Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Psychiatry-Intake

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

24

Summary:

The Family/ Intake Therapist provides intake assessments in the Emergency Department and over the phone to determine appropriate level of care and treatment. This role also provides family assessments, family therapy, crisis intervention, and telephone triage for psychiatric inpatients, PHP, ER, and discharged patients. The Family/ Intake Therapist will participate in group therapy, multi-disciplinary treatment, diagnostic conferences, and diagnostic interviews. This person will also 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. The Family/ Intake Therapist will need to be available for Intake on-call as needed.

Qualifications:

Masters required in Social Work or related field

Child growth and development education required

Experience in family therapy

Hospital experience preferred

Pediatric experience preferred

Licensed by State of Texas: LMSW, LCSW or LPC2

CPR Heartsaver

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

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

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.