Director, Assessment

Director of Assessment

Facility: Denver Springs Englewood
Job Type: Full-Time

Wage scale: $48 - $65 per hour

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Behavioral Health we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a Assessment Directorjoining our team youre 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.

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How youll contribute

• Director ensures a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment of substance abuse dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders.

• Oversees the assessment of the needs of walk-in and phone callers and completes initial psychiatric assessment on patients seeking treatment. Supervises the answering and answers all inquiry calls regarding treatment and the facility presents treatment options documents calls and sets appointments for callers seeking treatment.

• Creates revises and implements the schedule of the assessment and referral office. Assesses the needs of walk-in and phone callers to ensure their referral to the service or resource to best address those needs

• Completes initial psychiatric assessment and presents symptoms to psychiatrist for best recommendation of care. Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.

• Refers and triages patients to other sources of treatment when appropriate. Answers all inquiry calls regarding treatment and the facility presents treatment options documents calls and sets appointments for callers seeking treatment.

• Assesses coaches and develops team skills in assessment patient and family interaction and overall therapeutic care. Acts as part of overall Hospital leadership team.

• May supervise reception.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees

• Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage

• Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness

• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited school of social work or is qualified by education and experience in the social services needs of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
• Previous experience in an outpatient partial hospital program and/or IP preferred.
• A knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles required.

• Current unencumbered clinical social work or counseling license.

• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

• May be required to work flexible hours.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis an Equal Opportunity Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.