Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Dublin, OH

12h

About The Position

Columbus Springs Dublin, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring an Assessment Specialist to support behavioral health services. The role facilitates responses to requests for services, from the initial response and assessment through referral, determination of the appropriate level of care, admission, and follow-up. The specialist evaluates patients, documents their symptoms, functioning, and needs, and provides information to a physician for level-of-care determination. The position is full-time on the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or a master's degree in social work or counseling.
Current clinical, social work, or RN license in Ohio.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
CPR and CPI certification within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Facilitate responses to requests for services, including initial response, assessment and referral, appropriate level-of-care designation, admission, and follow-up.
Conduct initial evaluations and initiate assessments.
Document patient symptomology, functioning, and needs.
Provide information to a physician for level-of-care determination.
Assist patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers promptly and courteously.
Apply knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Continuing education opportunities for eligible social workers and counselors through Lifepoint Behavioral Health's NBCC- and NASW-approved provider program.