Assessment Specialist, RN, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

6h

About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, is seeking an Assessment Specialist - RN. This role is part of a commitment to prioritize employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. The Assessment Specialist - RN will contribute to providing superior patient care that exceeds industry standards and patient expectations. Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors, utilizing a full range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

Requirements

• Current state RN license.
• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required.
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive inquiry calls and facilitate timely face-to-face assessments or direct callers to appropriate community resources.
• Conduct or ensure comprehensive assessments by qualified mental health professionals for individuals presenting with psychiatric, emotional, or substance use concerns.
• Screen for medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Provide high-quality therapeutic care.
• Assist patients in accessing appropriate treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree