Assessment Specialist, PRN Behavioral Health
Lifepoint Health® · McKinney, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Collin 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, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.
About the Role
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
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (required) or a Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling (required).
- Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.
- CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
- Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
About Us
Collin Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the McKinney, TX community.
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