Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

Schedule: Full time, Days

About the role

Carrollton 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, you're 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Possesses 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

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent (required)
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-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 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

About Carrollton Springs

Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospital offering exceptional care to the Carrollton, TX community.