Job Description

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Psychiatry-Intake

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

12

The Family Intake Therapist will provide intake assessments in the Emergency Department and over the phone to determine appropriate level of care and treatment. 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. 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: up to 12 hours per week, hours will vary

Required Education & Experience

• Master's level in Social Work or related field

• Experience in family therapy

• Child growth and development education

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience working in a hospital setting

• Experience working with families and children in crisis

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Licensed by State of Texas: LMSW, LCSW or LPC

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

• 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.

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.