Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

How You'll Contribute

• 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 EMTALAM
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies

What We're Looking For

• An Associate's Degree in Nursing (required)
• A 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
• Current clinical, social work or RN license as required by state regulations
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire and prior to any patient contact

EEOC Statement

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.