Assessment Lead - Behavioral Health

LifePoint Health • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

As an Assessment Lead joining our team, you're 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.

Requirements

• Applicants should have an Associate's Degree in Nursing or a Master's Degree in Social Work/Counseling.
• Current clinical, social work or RN license as required by state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain with 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to request for services, including the initial response, the assessment and referral process, the designation of appropriate level of care, admission into services and appropriate follow up activity.
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documenting patient symptomology, functioning, needs and provides information to MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, completes all per-certification with insurance companies.
• Ensures appropriate staffing for shift.
• Minimizes use of overtime.
• Assists in monitoring attendance.
• Educates and coaches staff and acts as a point person for clinical decisions.
• Reports all issues and incidents to the Director appropriately.
• Ensures staff has completed all needed documentation, call logging, insurance calls, and additional tasks prior to the end of shift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree