Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health
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Job Location:
Carrollton, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Schedule: Full Time Nights (3x12 between Monday and Thursday 7p-7:30a)
Your experience matters
How youll contribute
An Assessment Specialistwho 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 pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies
What were looking for
Applicants should have an Associates Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Social Work/Counseling (required). Additional requirements include:
Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills
Current unencumbered Clinical Social Work or RN license as required by state regulations
CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain with 30 days of hire.
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.
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 Springs iscommitted to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
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 a ... View more
