Assessment Lead - Behavioral Health

LifePoint Health • Carrollton, TX

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About The Position

Your experience matters Carrollton Springs 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 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. How you'll contribute An Assessment Lead who excels in this role: 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 the MD for LOC determination. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner. Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA. Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, completes all pre-certification with insurance companies. Ensures appropriate staffing for shift. Minimizes use of overtime. Assists in monitoring attendance. Educates and coaches staff and acts as point person for clinical decisions. Reports all issues and incidents to the Director of Assessment appropriately. Ensures staff has completed all needed documentation, call logging, insurance calls, and additional tasks prior to the end of shift.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling (required)
• RN licensure may be used in place of master's degree or per state regulations.
• Current unencumbered Clinical or Social Work License. RN license may be accepted.
• Valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.
• CPR and De-escalation Training within 30 days
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• 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 the MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, completes all pre-certification with insurance companies.
• Ensures appropriate staffing for shift.
• Minimizes use of overtime.
• Assists in monitoring attendance.
• Educates and coaches staff and acts as point person for clinical decisions.
• Reports all issues and incidents to the Director of Assessment 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees