TCHATT Therapist

Who We Are

JPS 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

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• 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 .

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Job Title

TCHATT Therapist

Requisition Number

44110

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

PHP/IOP

Compensation Type

Salaried

Job Category

Patient Care Support

Hours Worked

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Location:

Center for Behavioral Health Recovery

Shift Worked

Day

Job Description

Description: : The TCHATT Therapist functions as a part of the TCHATT, (Texas Child Health Through Telemedicine) team. This position will work on a multidisciplinary team and communicate with internal and external stakeholders such as school counselors and nurses. The TCHATT Therapist will be expected to provide assessment, short term treatment, and referral services to children, adolescents, and families as referred to the TCHATT program. In addition to providing education to patients and families in relation to identified goals, this role may also provide education to school staff on utilization of the TCHATT program. This position functions as part of a mobile team.

Typical Duties

• Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Efficiently and effectively interacts with team members, internal and external partners to accomplish essential tasks.
• Engages school staff to facilitate referrals.
• Creates and conducts presentations in the community and schools to increase knowledge/awareness of both behavioral and emotional stressors and symptoms.
• Provides therapy through telemedicine.
• Provide assessments and referral services to elementary through high school ages.
• Conducts both clinical assessment and screening for identified children/adolescents.
• Delivers client-centered, evidence-based therapies.
• Documents treatment goals and plans according to procedures.
• Refers for services outside scope of practice as needed.
• Refers patients to appropriate level of ongoing care.
• Identifies appropriate referral sources in the area of the school district served.
• Participates in community outreach activities to raise awareness as needed.
• Participates in regular team meetings.
• Handles confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion and adherence to HIPAA rules.
• Promotes the JPS Health Network mission, vision, and values.
• Travel may be required within a 9 county region (Tarrant, Parker, Wise, Cooke, Erath, Palo Pinto, Jack, Montague, and Clay counties).
• Performs other Job related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field of study.
  
  

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Must have current licensure from Texas in one of the following: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners or the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
• Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention required but may be obtained subsequent to hire.
• BCLS certification required but may be obtained subsequent to hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License in good standing.
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience assessing and providing psychotherapy to children and families.
• Bilingual.
  
  

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners or the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
  
  

Location Address:

601 W. Terrell St.

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States