Purchasing Coordinator
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
Job Description
The purchasing coordinator is responsible for ordering all hospital supplies and ensuring that all departments and units are fully stocked. Supervision of the inbound/outbound materials, oversight of the purchase and delivery of medical supplies, along with placement of delivery orders are included in the scope of the role.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Manage expenses by maintaining an accurate log of expenditures to be submitted to CFO for regular month-end financial review
Establish an inventory maintenance process that can be scaled and adapted hospital-wide. The inventory maintenance process should focus on expiration dates, supply count, rate of refill, and cost
Assist in coordinating all inbound and outbound traffic to maximize cost-effectiveness
Provide expert insight on supply chain solutions to C-Suite Executives and Department Heads to ensure supply solutions are met and maintained
Develop and maintain client relationships by providing best-in-service customer care
Leverage vendor relations to negotiate and maintain best rates consistent with company policy and procedure
Observe and adhere to company policies and procedures
Requirements
Ability to meet needs in a high-speed healthcare setting
Ability to lift and or move (minimum of 25 lbs.) materials using proper body mechanics
Ability to support job function by way of standing, sitting, or lifting for prolonged periods of time (the employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or lift)
High School diploma or equivalency.
Required and preferred qualifications:
Preferred:
Working knowledge of medical supplies
Bachelor's degree in a related field
1 year healthcare experience
2 years of experience in supply chain
Excellent organization, cross-collaborative communication, and planning skills
Required
Driver's license
High school diploma or equivalent
Willingness to submit to a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background test
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Utilization Review Case Manager
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
The Utilization Review Case Manager is responsible for working with insurance companies and managed care systems for the authorization, concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient admissions and services. This position will obtain authorization for each admitted patient. Review and monitor each step of the authorization process to proactively identify potential problems to help patients access the full range of their benefits through the utilization review process.
Conducts admission reviews.
Conducts concurrent and extended stay reviews.
Prepares and submits appeals to third party payors.
Maintains appropriate records of the Utilization Review Department.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
*This position is on-site and NOT a remote position.*
Requirements
Education: Clinical degree such as nursing, social work, psychology, health information management or other related healthcare field is preferred or related experience.
Required Licenses: None
Experience: Two years clinical experience in a facility with medical terminology and in criteria for acute psychiatric care or combination of education and experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Must have excellent communication skills and be a good listener with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.
Flexibility; attention to detail; able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills; responsiveness to deadlines, assertiveness, persistence, and persuasiveness; able to work with minimal direction or supervision.
Knowledge of managed care environment; ability to apply and interpret admission and continued stay criteria; understanding of admission and discharge function; familiarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalities.
Knowledge of medical record keeping; strong interpersonal, organizational, evaluative, and time management skills; policy interpretation skills; familiarity with applicable standards and regulations.
Ability to comprehend psychiatric evaluations, consults, lab results, etc.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Laundry Aide
El Paso, TX job
Join Our Team as a Laundry Staff Member
Ensure Clean, Comfortable, and Well-Maintained Laundry Services
We are seeking a Laundry Staff Member to join our growing team! This role is essential in providing residents with clean, well-maintained linens and clothing, ensuring their comfort and hygiene. Success in this position requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Your Impact as a Laundry Staff Member
In this role, you will:
Wash & Dry Laundry: Utilize both household and industrial laundry equipment to clean resident and facility linens and clothing.
Fold & Organize Linens: Fold and stack linen neatly, ensuring proper storage and distribution.
Deliver Clean Linens: Ensure linens and laundry are delivered promptly to resident rooms and facility areas.
Maintain Cleanliness: Keep laundry areas and equipment clean and in good working condition.
Handle Chemicals Safely: Use approved laundry detergents and chemicals according to safety guidelines.
Assist Residents: Deliver clothing directly to residents' rooms and ensure items are handled with care.
What Makes You a Great Fit
We're seeking someone who:
Can follow verbal instructions and work efficiently in a team environment.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail to ensure laundry is properly cleaned and organized.
Is reliable, punctual, and able to multitask in a busy environment.
Maintains a positive and cooperative attitude when working with residents, families, and staff.
Understands the importance of cleanliness and infection control in a healthcare setting.
Benefits:
As one of Texas's largest and most trusted providers of long-term care, we are committed to fostering a supportive workplace for our employees.
We offer (for full-time employees):
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources and leadership
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
Auto-ApplyCertified Medical Coder
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
We are hiring a part-time Medical Coder to to assign procedure,diagnosis codes for insurance billing, review claims data, research and corresponds with insurance companies in an effort to obtain accurate reimbursement for healthcare claims.
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Duties include but are not limited to:
Utilize specialized medical classification software to assign procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance billing.
Review claims data to ensure that assigned codes meet required legal and insurance rules and that required signatures and authorizations are in place prior to submission.
Conduct medical records research and correspond with insurance companies and healthcare professionals to resolve issues resulting from denied claims
Adhere to coding policies and procedures consistent with the industry standard guidelines for CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10.
Answer coding questions
Review clinical documentation to ensure it meets level of CPT codes and ICD-10 codes
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
Requirements
Education: Certificate or associate's degree in medical coding/CPC. These additional certifications are not required but a plus: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CPC-Hospital, CPC-Payer, Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
Experience: A minimum of 1 year coding experience required preferably with psychiatric services
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology; basic and advanced ICD-9-CM coding; anatomy and physiology; computer data entry; and medical law, privacy and ethics.
Knowledge of CMS rules and regulations and current coding resources
Knowledge of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and healthcare reimbursement methods.
Critical thinking skills and ability to resolve complex coding issues
Knowledge of mathematical computations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages in order to perform personnel/payroll assignment. Ability to integrate multiple facts, statistics, and/or mathematical values when solving mathematical equations.
Ability to accurately enter data, prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
Outstanding skills in giving attention to details with display of dexterity in maintaining confidentiality
Must have advanced PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel as well as ability to use financial software and payroll systems (Kronos a plus).
Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
Skill to research and analyze various personnel/payroll matters to recommend alternative actions and/or take an appropriate course of action.
Skill to independently interpret reference materials to comply with law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines.
Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations,must be able to stoop, kneel, lift moving about in work area and throughout organization to accomplish task. Typing, data entry (finger dexterity) and ability to hold hands steady on keyboard when typing. Sit at extended period of time with erect posture. Reading forms/computer screens; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Intake Department Clerk - Full Time
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
Shift Options: 7 PM - 7 AM Rotating Weekends : Must be able to work a rotating 4*3 schedule. (4 on 3 off ; 4 off 3 on)
The position will work with children, adolescents and adults while admitting them into the hospital.
We are looking to hire full-time Mental Health Techs (MHT) to provide high quality care to patients on our Senior Adult and Adolescent units who are hospitalized with psychiatric/ emotional disorders. MHT's hired must support the hospital program philosophy of care, support and ensure a therapeutic milieu for all patients, communicate with nursing staff constantly and participate in the patient plan of care.
Participate in treatment planning by helping identify patients' problems, needs, and strengths; suggesting modifications to treatment plan based on observations of patients' behavior.
Provides input during shift report and discharge planning.
Participate in implementing patients' treatment plans by monitoring patients' progress, communicating information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team.
Maintains communication with patient, family members, and referral sources in patients' interest
Co-facilitates didactic, educational, and community groups within the context of the adolescent treatment program encouraging and facilitating patients' participation in therapeutic activities.
Supervises patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment and during transport
Participate in maintaining the therapeutic milieu on the unit, enforces the level system or other methods of behavior management.
Maintain patient, program, department, and related documentation.
Orient new patients to unit, program and milieu.
Carry out general nursing assistance as assigned and supervised by nurse in charge.
Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living, when congruent with the patients' treatment plan and needs, age, and developmental level.
Carry out clerical/administrative assignment to support patient care and department and hospital operations.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. CPR and MANDT are required (training required and employer provided)
Required Licenses: None
Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or case management or combination of education and experience. Experience in a free standing psychiatric hospital preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care
El Paso, TX job
Join Our Team as Director of Nursing (DON)
Lead with Compassion. Inspire with Excellence.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team. In this key leadership role, you will help shape the care experience for our residents while guiding and supporting our nursing staff with professionalism, integrity, and clinical excellence.
Your Impact as Director of Nursing
In this role, you will:
Ensure Compliance: Oversee all nursing services in accordance with company, state, and federal guidelines
Lead the Team: Manage recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance of nursing staff
Support Direct Care: Step in to assist on the floor when needed to maintain consistent, high-quality care
Review Payroll: Approve payroll submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance
Maintain Records: Monitor resident records for accuracy and appropriate documentation
Develop Care Plans: Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans
Provide Resources: Ensure nursing staff have timely access to equipment and necessary supplies
Coach and Mentor: Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff to improve performance and outcomes
What Makes You a Great Fit
We're looking for someone who:
Holds a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the State of Texas
Has proven leadership experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing
Possesses strong clinical skills and a restorative care approach
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance standards
Excels in organization, communication, and problem-solving
Benefits (Full-Time)
Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cardiac, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement
Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement
Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Auto-ApplyActivity Assistant
El Paso, TX job
Join Our Team as an Activity Assistant Make Every Day Meaningful
Are you passionate about creating positive, lasting experiences in the lives of others? We're seeking a dynamic and compassionate Activity Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll bring joy and engagement to our residents, helping to foster a vibrant sense of community and connection.
Your Impact as an Activity Assistant
As an Activity Assistant, you'll enrich our residents' lives daily by:
Leading Engagement Activities: Planning, organizing, and facilitating group events, one-on-one sessions, and special celebrations.
Building Connections: Encouraging participation and forming meaningful relationships to ensure residents feel valued.
Ensuring Safety & Comfort: Assisting residents to and from activities while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
Documenting & Assessing: Tracking activity participation, recording progress, and conducting assessments to meet state and federal guidelines.
Collaborating with the Team: Supporting residents and teammates by stepping in wherever needed.
What Makes You a Great Fit
We're looking for someone who:
Holds a high school diploma (certification required by state regulations).
Brings energy, creativity, and excellent communication skills to the team.
Has a genuine passion for working with elderly and disabled individuals.
Can meet the physical demands of the role and perform tasks safely.
Adheres to the Patient Bill of Rights, Employee Responsibilities, and workplace safety standards.
Why one of Creative Solutions in Healthcare's facilities?
As one of Texas's largest and most trusted providers of long-term care, we are committed to creating supportive environments for both our residents and employees. Join a team where you'll feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
We offer (for full-time employees):
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited.
Auto-ApplyMental Health Tech - FT - Nights
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
will work with children, adolescents and adults
We are looking to hire full-time Mental Health Techs (MHT) to provide high quality care to patients on our Senior Adult and Adolescent units who are hospitalized with psychiatric/ emotional disorders. MHT's hired must support the hospital program philosophy of care, support and ensure a therapeutic milieu for all patients, communicate with nursing staff constantly and participate in the patient plan of care.
Participate in treatment planning by helping identify patients' problems, needs, and strengths; suggesting modifications to treatment plan based on observations of patients' behavior.
Provides input during shift report and discharge planning.
Participate in implementing patients' treatment plans by monitoring patients' progress, communicating information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team.
Maintains communication with patient, family members, and referral sources in patients' interest
Co-facilitates didactic, educational, and community groups within the context of the adolescent treatment program encouraging and facilitating patients' participation in therapeutic activities.
Supervises patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment and during transport
Participate in maintaining the therapeutic milieu on the unit, enforces the level system or other methods of behavior management.
Maintain patient, program, department, and related documentation.
Orient new patients to unit, program and milieu.
Carry out general nursing assistance as assigned and supervised by nurse in charge.
Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living, when congruent with the patients' treatment plan and needs, age, and developmental level.
Carry out clerical/administrative assignment to support patient care and department and hospital operations.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. CPR and MANDT are required (training required and employer provided)
Required Licenses : None
Preferred Licenses / Certifications; Registered Behavioral Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or case management or combination of education and experience. Experience in a free standing psychiatric hospital preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Financial Counselor
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
We are searching for a Financial Counselor to generate clean bills for primary, secondary and tertiary payers, maximize upfront collections, minimize exposure of accounts at risk, ensure clean account receivable balances, maximize self pay collections, process Medicaid enrollments and effectively manage the interdepartmental workflow within the revenue cycle.
Bi-lingual Spanish speaker preferred
Duties include but are not limited to:
Ensures patients and relatives are interviewed to obtain necessary personal and financial information needed for admission/registration of the patient.
Verifies insurance benefits of the patient and fully documents the verification process in the system.
Performs all admitting/registration activities to ensure that complete and accurate information is entered into the system in a timely manner.
Implements policies and procedures for admission/registration of all patients.
Ensures that eligibility is re-verified when applicable. (e.g. Medicare and Medi-Cal patients)
Ensures that daily census is accurate, in both paper and system formats. Accuracy includes patient location and program type codes.
Completes all required forms for admission/registration of a patient and ensures that all required documentation is given to the patient and/or patient's family.
Enters complete and accurate documentation into the system describing all patient related admitting/registration activities.
Ensure that all patients have been given full information related to their estimated financial responsibilities to the hospital.
Ensures that estimated out-of-pocket requirements have been appropriately calculated and
entered into the system.
Collects the estimated out-of-pocket requirements prior to the patient's discharge.
Fully documents all collection efforts into the system.
Reviews the out-of-pocket yield report daily to ensure that collection efforts meet the hospital-specific target for upfront collections.
For situations of financial difficulties, ensures that patients are given applicable information related to payment options, such as the healthcare credit line, time payments and information related to the hospital's financial assistance processes. Ensures that these financial arrangements are finalized prior to the patient's discharge.
Monitors eligible days/visits and disseminates relevant information to clinical staff, MDs, other Revenue Cycle related departments and Administration in a timely manner.
Ensures full communication is given to patients of eligible days/visits and "At-Risk" notification is given to patients or the patient's guarantor, in writing when applicable in a timely manner.
Monitors all information related to actual denial activity and disseminates relevant information to clinical staff, MDs, other Revenue Cycle related departments and Administration.
Prepares requests for adjustments, refunds, transfers when needed to accurate reflect appropriate AR balances and submits for approval.
Fully documents all transaction requests into the system.
Monitors all self pay accounts to ensure patients have been quoted applicable self-pay rates and that accounts are appropriately contractualized to the self-pay rate.
Monitors all self-pay balances of patients on time payment plans to verify compliance with the program and contact the patient if non-compliance occurs to make further arrangements to bring the account current.
Ensures all collection activities are in compliance with State and Federal collection laws.
Demonstrates understanding of the various "Self Pay" account classifications and their applicable patient statement processes.
Review all self-pay balances with credit balances to ensure the balance is accurate and processes all refunds (both by check and credit card) for approval in a timely manner.
Works effectively with Assessment & Referral staff to maximize all pre-admission activities.
Works effectively with Case Management staff to minimize the potential for clinical denials.
Works effectively with the Centralized Business Office to maximize the overall collection efforts of the hospital.
Requirements
Education: High School degree or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Licenses: None required.
Experience: Three to five year admitting and/or Financial Counseling preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Has knowledge of governmental and managed care payer requirements.
Demonstrates understanding of the various "Self Pay" account classifications and their applicable patient statement processes.
Understands the data elements required to generate a clean bill.
Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
Must have the ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills; Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people groups.
Well developed verbal and written communication skills in English; Additional language abilities desirable.6. Knowledge of basic math and modern office procedures.
Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
Ability to remain seated at switchboard for long periods of time without significant discomfort or distress.
Ability to effectively interact with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes, those in crises or resistant or negative toward organization
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Typing, data entry (finger dexterity) and ability to hold hands steady on keyboard when typing. Sit at extended period of time with erect posture. Reading forms/computer screens. Ability to communicate verbally over the phone.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Intake Counselor
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
All Shifts Available
The Intake Clinician's primary role is to assess the needs of walk-in clients and phone callers and ensure their referral to the service or resource to best address those needs.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Assist administration, physicians and clinical staff in the assessment of pending admits and coordination of services.
Plan, coordinate and evaluate direct and indirect facility assessments and client admissions making decisions concerning the level of care for treatment.
Direct the screening of potential patients for admission into the program and initiate the integrated assessment process.
Identify and address safety concerns to ensure the safety of patients and service providers.
Make decisions concerning the level of care for treatment.
Requirements
Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or case management or combination of education and experience. Inpatient experience preferred.
Education: Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology)
Licenses: Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a LMSW, LCSW, LPC or LPC-I
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health
Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
Must have excellent listening skills with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others. Outstanding communication (written and oral ) skills, assessment and intervention skills. Persuasive manner and skills in overcoming denial and resistance to treatment.
Ability to deal with crisis and potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional equilibrium. Ability to empathetically relate to people.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Therapist - Art, Music or Recreational Therapy
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
We are searching for a qualified Activity Therapist with expertise in Art, Music or Recreational therapy. Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Activity Therapist will provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, adolescent or child patients under DBHH care for emotional or substance abuse problems.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Develops and implements activity therapeutic treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Demonstrates sound application of AT Theory and methodology
Completes timely and accurate documentation to include therapeutic assessments, treatment plans, group therapy notes and discharge referrals.
Plans and prepares for activities.
Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information
Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., recreational therapy, music therapy). Art Therapists must have Masters degree. Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
Licenses: Certification or registration strongly preferred (CTRS, ATR).
Experience: A minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare field or combination education and experience required. Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Business Development - Bilingual Community Liaison
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
The Business Development/Community Liaison will assist in the design, plan, and implementation of programs designed to advance the marketing plans and services of DBHH.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Assists in identifying and evaluating new services and programs shared with administration after listening to customer feedback.
Assists in researching and gathering information and materials to develop public relations, marketing and other hospital communication projects.
Assists in planning, organizing and conducting various internal and external activities for department such as facility tours, health fairs, open houses, networking events, etc.
Prepares strategic plans on a quarterly basis.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Demonstrates effective prospecting and qualifying skills.
Demonstrates effective use of the SALES process with existing and prospective referral sources.
Asks for business referrals in each encounter.
Successfully meets sales team standards, including mix of scheduled appointments, cold calling, follow-ups, and discharge information drop-offs.
Maintains the data base system associated with sales activities.
Participates in ongoing self-study training of product knowledge and competitive offerings.
Takes responsibility for training for personal development.
Actively supports the company's ongoing referral communication and development program.
Maintains positive working relationships within the industry and with other key agents of the company.
Supports the company's and department's financial goals.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field or five years relative experience preferred. High School diploma/GED required
Required Licenses: None
Experience: 3 years in healthcare marketing and/or community relations, preferably in behavioral health. Must posses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to take initiative, problem solve and follow through appropriately.
Additional: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients.
Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crises intervention practice, medical and psychiatric emergency procedures.
Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.Provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
Excellent written and oral communication English skills; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, proposals and grant submissions. Ability to effectively present information both electronically and in person and respond to questions from clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions. Ability to effectively plan sales strategy. Ability to negotiate and build relationships.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and occasionally medium work, that is exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Registered Nurse (Days-12 hours)
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide professional nursing care to patients according to hospital policy and procedure; will assess patient care needs, plan and implement nursing care procedures, evaluate patient progress and modify care plans as necessary; will provide teaching to patients and their families; will direct the work of nursing support staff through the use of appropriate delegation and supervision skills.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress.
Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for their patients.
Responsible for maintaining a safe environment
Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures.
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress.Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.
Use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical record keeping.
Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
Requirements
Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university. CPR
Required Licenses: Valid Texas RN license in good standing required.
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications a plus. De-escalation Program (provided during on-site training)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, telehealth, case management, or a combination of education and experience.
Must be 21 years old or older.
Additional: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients.Theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.Symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients.
Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health. Professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients.Social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders.Medical and psychological terminology.Medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients.Control, preparation and administration of medications.
Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the Child, Adolescent and Adult for a given shift; record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crises intervention practice, medical and psychiatric emergency procedures.
Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the child or adolescent psychiatric population, application of this knowledge to child, adolescent or adult knowledge of medical terminology, especially those terms associated with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric care; thorough familiarity of psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric population, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving; organizational and time management; crisis intervention skills
Ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients.Develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients.
Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.Provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and occasionally medium work, that is exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Inpatient Therapist PRN Weekend
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
We are searching for a Licensed Clinician (LPC, LMSW, LMFT, LMFT-A) with experience in inpatient psychiatric services. Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Clinician will provide therapeutic group and individual services to adult, adolescent or child patients under DBHH care for emotional or substance abuse problems.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provides therapy in a group and individual setting
Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Demonstrates sound application of Cognitive Behavioral Theory and methodology
Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
Plans and prepares for activities.
Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
Requirements
Education: Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology)
Licenses: LPC, LMSW, LMFT or LMFT-A Required
Experience: A minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare field or combination education and experience required. Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills helpful; understanding of, or ability to understand, DSMIIIR methodology.
Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental healtho Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
Must have excellent communication skills and be a good listener with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
PRN - Medical Coder/Records Clerk
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
We are hiring a Medical Records Clerk/Coder to assign procedure, and diagnosis codes for insurance billing, review claims data, research, and correspond with insurance companies to obtain accurate reimbursement for healthcare claims. This person will also be responsible for analyzing, abstracting, compiling data, and generating reports. This position must provide customer service excellence when dealing with internal and external contacts.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Utilize specialized medical classification software to assign procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance billing.
Review claims data to ensure that assigned codes meet required legal and insurance rules and that required signatures and authorizations are in place before submission.
Conduct medical records research and correspond with insurance companies and healthcare professionals to resolve issues resulting from denied claims
Adhere to coding policies and procedures consistent with the industry-standard guidelines for CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10.
Answer coding questions
Review clinical documentation to ensure it meets the level of CPT codes and ICD-10 codes
Assemble and analyze medical charts to meet department accuracy and productivity requirements.
Follows established protocol for assembling charts.
Revise and/or update forms and policies, and ensure permanent location and security of data (PHI).
Manages daily workload and consistently finishes daily.
Ensures that Outpatient charts are received daily.
Runs missing chart report and notifies appropriate personnel.
Follows through and investigates missing charts.
Clarify documentation with the Physician and Director as needed.
Completes reports and logs as needed.
Periodically covers the duties of receptionist.
Provides backup clerical support to various departments.
Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature.
Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
Handle requests for information and data: reports as requested.
Respond to and resolve problems and inquiries.
General clerical duties including photocopying, fax, mailing, filing(electronic and paper), sorting and distributing correspondence, preparing and modifying documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, and emails
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
Requirements
Education: Certificate or associate's degree in medical coding/CPC. These additional certifications are not required but a plus: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CPC-Hospital, CPC-Payer, Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
Experience: A minimum of 1 year coding experience required preferably with psychiatric services
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology; basic and advanced ICD-9-CM coding; anatomy and physiology; computer data entry; and medical law, privacy and ethics.
Knowledge of CMS rules and regulations and current coding resources
Knowledge of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and healthcare reimbursement methods.
Critical thinking skills and ability to resolve complex coding issues
Knowledge of mathematical computations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages in order to perform personnel/payroll assignment. Ability to integrate multiple facts, statistics, and/or mathematical values when solving mathematical equations.
Ability to accurately enter data, prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
Outstanding skills in giving attention to details with display of dexterity in maintaining confidentiality
Must have advanced PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel as well as ability to use financial software and payroll systems (Kronos a plus).
Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
Skill to research and analyze various personnel/payroll matters to recommend alternative actions and/or take an appropriate course of action.
Skill to independently interpret reference materials to comply with law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines.
Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations,must be able to stoop, kneel, lift moving about in work area and throughout organization to accomplish task. Typing, data entry (finger dexterity) and ability to hold hands steady on keyboard when typing. Sit at extended period of time with erect posture. Reading forms/computer screens; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
Education: LCDC Education, Training Requirements
Chemical dependency counselors must meet specific education requirements to work effectively. Hands-on experience working with clients through the recovery process is a requirement for licensure, regardless of the state in which you intend to practice. Must have completed specialized training in substance use counseling or a related behavioral health area with substance abuse specialty.
Registration: Must be registered and licensed through the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Regulatory Services Division, which oversees the licensing of chemical dependency counselors.
Internship: Must have completed the required clinical training and internship hours as specified by the program.
Examination: Must have passed the necessary examinations to demonstrate competency in the field.
Experience: Must have minimum of 3 years detox, residential, or partial hospitalization experience in substance abuse specialty.
Continuing Education: Engage in ongoing education to maintain certification and stay updated on best practices in chemical dependency counseling.
Role of a LCDC Counselor
Licensed chemical dependency counselors provide guidance and support to their clients. A licensed chemical dependency counselor, or LCDC, plays a crucial role in helping people struggling with substance abuse disorders. They provide guidance and emotional support to clients as they try to recover from addictions. A chemical dependency counselor includes a variety of services to help their clients during the recovery process.
LCDC Individual Counseling Services
The exact chemical dependency counselor job description can vary by setting. However, regardless of where they work, most, if not all, chemical dependency counselors provide individual counseling and emotional support to their clients as they travel down the path to recovery. A component of individual counseling may involve completing intakes and assessments, formulating treatment plans and taking care of administrative tasks. Additionally, the role of the counselor often goes beyond just providing counseling, as counselors are often the only concerned party involved in a client's life. They may need to be available to their clients in crisis situations or be on-call during non-working hours.
LCDC Group Counseling Services
Chemical dependency counselors must often act as facilitators in group counseling sessions, intervening in heated situations or providing encouragement for shy or withdrawn members to share their experiences with the group. Participation in group counseling sessions is an important part of the recovery process. Groups help clients feel supported by others struggling with similar issues and provide a sense of camaraderie, empathy and connection.
Other Requirements
Must be CPR Certified
Inpatient Therapist
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
We are searching for a Licensed Clinician (LPC, LMSW, LMFT, LMFT-A) with experience in inpatient psychiatric services. Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Clinician will provide therapeutic group and individual services to adult, adolescent or child patients under DBHH care for emotional or substance abuse problems.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provides therapy in a group and individual setting
Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Demonstrates sound application of Cognitive Behavioral Theory and methodology
Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
Plans and prepares for activities.
Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
Requirements
Education: Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology)
Licenses: LPC, LMSW, LMFT or LMFT-A Required
Experience: A minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare field or combination education and experience required. Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills helpful; understanding of, or ability to understand, DSMIIIR methodology.
Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental healtho Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
Must have excellent communication skills and be a good listener with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Registered Nurse (Nights)
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
Shift 7 PM - 7 AM
The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide professional nursing care to patients according to hospital policy and procedure; will assess patient care needs, plan and implement nursing care procedures, evaluate patient progress and modify care plans as necessary; will provide teaching to patients and their families; will direct the work of nursing support staff through the use of appropriate delegation and supervision skills.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress.
Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for their patients.
Responsible for maintaining a safe environment
Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures.
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress.Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.
Use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical record keeping.
Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
Requirements
Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university. CPR
Required Licenses: Valid Texas RN license in good standing required.
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications a plus. De-escalation Program (provided during on-site training)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, telehealth, case management, or a combination of education and experience.
Must be 21 years old or older.
Additional: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients.Theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.Symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients.
Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health. Professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients.Social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders.Medical and psychological terminology.Medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients.Control, preparation and administration of medications.
Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the Child, Adolescent and Adult for a given shift; record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crises intervention practice, medical and psychiatric emergency procedures.
Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the child or adolescent psychiatric population, application of this knowledge to child, adolescent or adult knowledge of medical terminology, especially those terms associated with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric care; thorough familiarity of psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric population, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving; organizational and time management; crisis intervention skills
Ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients.Develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients.
Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.Provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and occasionally medium work, that is exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Outpatient Therapist PRN (Mon-Wed & Thurs)
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
We are searching for a licensed Therapist to provide therapy services and other support services for our patients. Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, this Therapist will provide therapeutic group and individual services to patients under DBHH care for specific mental health needs, emotional or substance abuse problems.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provides therapy in a group and individual setting:
Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Demonstrates sound application of Cognitive Behavioral Theory and methodology
Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
Plans and prepares for activities.
Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information
Requirements
Education: Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology)
Licenses: Valid Texas Therapist (LMFT, LMSW, LPC, LCSW) license in good standing required.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting or combination of education and experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills helpful; understanding of, or ability to understand, DSMIIIR methodology.
Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health
Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must have excellent communication skills and be a good listener with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Screening: Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical, and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for a sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Activity Therapist PRN
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital job in DeSoto, TX
The Activity Therapist, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, is responsible for providing therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, adolescent or child patients under DBHH care for emotional or substance abuse problems. The Activity Therapist will help to develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans demonstrating sound application of AT Theory and methodology and therapy sessions for individuals, families or groups.
Essential Duties:
Participates in the formulation of patient's treatment plans, including the establishment of treatment goals and objectives.
Monitors and documents patient's progress in achieving treatment goals and objectives in group notes, as well as through individual and family sessions.
Consult with doctors, case managers and nursing staff as needed to provide quality patient care. Contacts outpatient treatment providers as needed.
Conducts individual therapy with patients.
Conducts family therapy sessions for patients and family members.
Provides process-oriented group therapies, as well as conducting educational and other didactic groups as assigned.
Reports to community and/or state agencies regarding any patient issues as required by law.
Represents hospital in legal proceedings as required.
Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
Supports facility internal and external customer service standards.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
This is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
Requirements
Education - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., recreational, music, art therapy or occupational therapy) preferred. Experience - A minimum of 1 year experience in a field relevant to the therapy specialty area or combination education and experience preferred. Healthcare and inpatient psychiatric experience preferred. Teaching or training experience a plus. Required Licenses - None.Certification or registration preferred. Additional Requirements - Must obtain and maintain approved CPR certification as well as successful completion of Management of Agressive Behavior training including restraint and seclusion policies prior to assuming patient care responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills helpful; understanding of, or ability to understand, DSMIIIR methodology.
Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental healtho Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
Must have excellent communication skills and be a good listener with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status.
Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.