Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health
Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Assessment Specialist
Schedule: Part-time
Your experience matters
Sycamore 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 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.
How youll contribute
An Assessment Specialist who excels in this role:
- 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 precertification with insurance companies.
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 for full-time andpart-time employees.
- 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
- Education: Masters degree in social work or counseling required.
- Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
- Experience: Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
- License: Current unencumbered clinical social work counseling license or per state of practice guidelines.
More about Sycamore Springs
Sycamore Springs is a 48-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lafayette IN community for over 13 years. We are proud to be recognized for our Joint Commission accreditation and Psych Armor Certification.
EEOC Statement
Sycamore Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sycamore Springs is 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
Part-Time
