Summary
Responsible for the coordination of patient transfers, assessing behavioral health patients in the emergency rooms and medical floors,
collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate placement of patients according to clinical standards
and guidelines. Serves as a clinical resource for patients seeking admission to the BHS behavioral health units, with responsibility for
clinical decisions and appropriate documentation. Maintains working knowledge of EMTALA and other regulations governing patient
transfers. Provides additional Intake and Triage services as appropriate, such as physician and other facilities referrals. Completes
established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned

2503018512 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship

Education:

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school. Registered Nurse (RN) requires Bachelor’s degree.
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist require Master’s Degree, Doctorate in Psychology (PhD)

Experience:

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years working with mentally ill patients
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Inpatient psychiatric experience

Certifications:

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License as Registered Nurse or as
a Qualified Mental Health Professional

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.