Assessment Specialist, RN Behavioral Health

Description

Schedule : Full Time - Days (Rotating 4 / 3 schedule 7a-7 : 30p)

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialist RN joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier

• . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Summary :

The Assessment Specialist is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral. assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment. screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions. performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinates with the clinical team / on-call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or other appropriate community providers. interpret treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment. completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers as necessary. reports to- assessment manager / supervisor

How youll contribute

An Assessment Specialist RN who excels in this role :

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers :

What were looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associates degree from an accredited nursing school or a masters degree in social work / counseling Additional requirements include :

Current Social Work or RN license

CPR and De-Escalation certification required within 30 days of hire

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Accounts Handling,Access,Commissioning,Biotechnology,Civil Engineering,Health And Safety Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1