Family Intake Therapist

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Psychiatry

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

20

Summary:

This Family Intake Therapist will serve as a roamer therapist (learning the IP therapist, PHP therapist and intake therapist role). The Therapist will support in either area depending on staffing and needs. Will provide intake and 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. Provides 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 for Intake on-call on as needed basis.

Hours: 20 hours per week, Mon. & Tues and alternating Weds or Wkend day (or) Thurs & Fri and alternating Weds or Wkend day.

Education/Experience:

• Master's level in Social Work or related field.
• Child growth and development education required.

• Experience in providing family therapy.
• Hospital and Pediatric Psych experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Licensed by State of Texas: LMSW or LCSW.

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

• CPR Heartsaver Certification.

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

About Us:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.