Embedded BH Specialist- JPS Main- Day

Who We AreJPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance

outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.

2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.

3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title:

Embedded BH Specialist- JPS Main- Day

Requisition Number:

29961

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

EDUCATION & LIBRARY

Compensation Type:

Salaried

Job Category:

Behavioral Health

Hours Worked:

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Job Description:

Description: The Embedded Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for utilizing their subject matter expertise to provide mental health services, consultation, care coordination and other targeted interventions within the primary care setting to assist in meeting the behavioral health needs of patients.

Typical Duties:

1. Provides quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental health and substance abuse conditions.
2. Provides brief, solution focused therapeutic engagement with patients as needed.
3. Provides assistance in detecting and addressing behavioral health needs within the primary care setting.
4. Coordinates and facilitates communication between primary care physician and psychiatrist when needed.
5. Utilizes behavioral health expertise to promote change to improve behavioral and physical health conditions.
6. Provides referral and community resource information.
7. Assists with linkage to more intense psychiatric care as appropriate.
8. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• 2 plus year of clinical experience.
• 1 plus year of experience using Microsoft Professional Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Licensure as an LMSW, LCSW, or LPC.
• Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management; must be obtained while in orientation and maintained throughout employment.
• BCLS certification required but may be obtained subsequent to hire.

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States