Assessment Specialist

Lifepoint Health•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Schedule: Full-Time Evenings, Mon-Fri 3p-11p Your experience matters Mesa 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

Master’s degree in Social Work or counseling or an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Current clinical, social work or RN license as required by state regulations
CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain with 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, the referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow-up activity.
Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs, and provides information to MD for LOC determination.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers promptly and courteously.
Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies.