Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health
How You'll Contribute
An Assessment Specialist who excels in this role:
- Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment to triage to the appropriate community referral
- Affords 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 of 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 provider
- Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment
Why Join Us
- 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 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 We're Looking For
- Current clinical, social work, or RN license in the state of OH.
- Associate's degree in nursing or Master's degree in social work/counseling 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.
About Columbus Springs East
Columbus Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Columbus community for over 7 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission.
Hourly Range
Hourly range: $25.89-$34.96 per hour.
EEOC Statement
Columbus Springs East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbus Springs East is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
About Lifepoint Health
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 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.