Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health PRN

Lifepoint Health • Mckinney, TX

11d

About The Position

Collin 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 Specialist 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 Master’sl degree in Social Work/Counseling (required).
• Current clinical, social work, RN License as required by state regulations
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patient preferred.
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

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 serviced 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree