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Arlington, Texas

Behavioral Health Referral Specialist - PRN

Healthcare AdminNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Behavioral Health Referral Specialist - PRN
  • Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together
  • Work location: Texas Health Resources, 612 E. Lamar Arlington, TX 76011
  • Work hours: PRN (As Needed) Monday – Friday, 6:00AM-10:00PM and Saturday/Sunday 8:00AM – 8:00PM - 4 shift per month minimum requirement
  • Must be available for onboarding and training in person.

Education

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Or
  • Associate's Degree Preferred

Experience

  • 1 Year Customer Service Experience Required and
  • 1 Year In a contact center environment, referral processing and scheduling experience and/or healthcare environment. Preferred and
  • 1 Year Behavioral healthcare experience Preferred and
  • 1 Year of clinic scheduling, referral navigation and benefit verification and insurance verification Preferred

What You Will Do

  • Manages work time effectively and supports team in answering customer calls/contacts to meet service level goals.
  • Process and complete scheduling of referrals as directed by referring provider, following department protocols and expectations.
  • Utilizes exceptional customer service skills to communicate with patient, referring and service providers, and clinic staff to complete referrals accurately and expediently to minimize errors and reduce delays in care.
  • Completion of patient registration including verification of benefits and patient estimates.
  • Documents referral information in tracking program to be consistent with documentation in the EMR.
  • Messaging leadership/referring provider/ or designated clinic staff any and all patient care related concerns or relevant information.
  • Redirecting clinical conversations to clinical personnel.
  • Provides quality customer service through effective communication skills and use of knowledge of THR Behavioral health Services.
  • Continuously builds on knowledge base of THR behavioral health services, programs and marketing activities and strives to provide added value to each customer contact.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

  • Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
  • Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
  • Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
  • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Key Responsibilities

The specialist manages work time effectively to answer customer calls and process/complete scheduling of referrals according to provider direction and department protocols. They utilize exceptional customer service skills to communicate with patients and providers to complete referrals accurately and minimize delays in care.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or Equivalent is required, though an Associate's Degree is preferred. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in Customer Service, along with experience in a contact center, referral processing, scheduling, or a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Healthcare Administration Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Work-life snapshot

5.7/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Texas Health Resources

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
PTO
Medical
Dental
Paid Parental Leave
Flex spending
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program