Assessment Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an Assessment Specialist to join our team at Triangle Springs, part of Lifepoint Health. Our mission is to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialist, you will play a vital role in facilitating responses to requests for services, conducting initial evaluations, and providing necessary documentation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate response to a request for services, including the initial response, assessment, referral process, designation of appropriate level of care, admission into services, and follow-up activity.
• Conduct initial evaluation, initiate assessment, document patient symptomology, functioning, and needs, and provide information to MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Maintain all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and complete precertification with insurance companies.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing Required or Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients preferred.
• Licenses: Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.
• Certifications: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection and 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 with 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 We're Looking For

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing Required or Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients preferred.
• Licenses: Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.
• Certifications: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

EEOC Statement

Triangle Springs Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Triangle Springs Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.