Assessment Specialist- Nights, Behavioral Health
Assessment Specialist- Nights, Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Schedule: Monday- Friday 7pm-3am
Your experience matters
How youll contribute
An Assessment Specialistwho excels in this role:
- Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral.
- Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment.
- Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
- Performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment of substance abuse dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinates with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or other appropriate community provider.
- Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
- Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers as necessary.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What were looking for
Applicants should have a Masters degree in social work or counseling (required). Additional requirements include:
Current unencumbered clinical social work counseling license or per state of practice guidelines. RN license may be accepted.
Valid drivers license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) along with proof of insurance when using own auto.
Ability to meet typing keyboard expectations.
CPR and CPI certified within 30 days.
Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
More about Carrollton Springs
Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospitaloffering exceptional care to the Carrollton TX community.
EEOC Statement
Carrollton Springsis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Carrollton Springsis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
