Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

About the role

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Assessment Specialist to join our team. This position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, assessment, referral process, designation of 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 promptly and courteously.
• Possess 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

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or social work, active RN or LSW licensure.
• Experience: Previous experience in behavioral health hospital highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of emergency detention paperwork and processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Highest education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility with cutting-edge equipment and technology.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works nights.