Assessment Specialist- PRN

About the role

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Tampa General Hospital. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialist, you will embrace our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, the referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow-up activity.
• Conduct initial evaluation, initiate the 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 promptly and courteously.
• Maintain clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
• Maintain all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and complete all pre-certification with insurance companies.
• Monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required or Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling required.
• Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.