Assessment Specialist RN, PRN Behavioral Health
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Job Location:
McKinney, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Schedule: PRN - Saturdays only
Your experience matters
Position Summary:
The Assessment Specialist is responsible for receiving 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. interpret 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
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 pre-admission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies
What were looking for
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associates degree from an accredited nursing school or a masters degree in social work/ counseling. Additional requirements include:
Current Social Work or RN license
CPR and De-Escalation certification required within 30 days of hire
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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
