Assessment Specialist- Part-Time
Assessment Specialist- Part-Time
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Job Description
Assessment Specialist - Part-Time
Position Summary
The Assessment Specialist is responsible for 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 for 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 providers. 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. reports to- assessment manager/supervisor
Essential Functions
- 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
Additional Information
- FLSA Status: None Exempt
- Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Education: Masters degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
License: Current clinical social work or license as required by state regulations.
Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Connect with our Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Emma Peterson by email
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum such as acute rehabilitation units outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
