Assessment Specialist PRN, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Mckinney, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Collin Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialist, you will join a team dedicated to making communities healthier. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care, with a network spanning 29 states, including 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and over 170 additional sites of care. The company aims to create workplaces where employees can pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that make a difference. Collin Springs is a 72-bed Behavioral Health hospital located in McKinney, TX, providing exceptional care to the community.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Required) or Master’s Degree in Social Work/Counseling (Required)
• A current clinical, social work or RN license as required by state regulations
• CPR certification and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitates 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
• 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 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, and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies

What This Job Offers

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