Assessment Specialist RN, PRN Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Mckinney, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

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, 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

Current state RN license
Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school or a master’s degree in social work/counseling.
CPR and De-Escalation certification required within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA

Responsibilities

Receiving inquiry calls and assisting the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral.
Assessing or ensuring assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment.
Screening for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
Performing a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders.
Coordinating with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or other appropriate community providers.
Interpreting treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
Completing the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary.
Facilitating response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity.
Conducting initial evaluation, initiating the assessment, documenting patient symptomology, functioning, and needs and providing information to MD for LOC determination.
Demonstrating excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner.
Maintaining all pre-admission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completing all pre-certification with insurance companies.