Assessment Specialist, RN, PRN

About the role

As an Assessment Specialist, you will receive inquiry calls and assist callers with scheduling a face-to-face assessment. You will also assess or ensure assessments by qualified mental health professionals, screen for medical and behavioral emergencies, perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate with the clinical team and on-call physician, interpret treatment to patients and families, and help reduce barriers to care.

Responsibilities

• Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment to triage to the appropriate community referral
• Affirms 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
• Counsels patients and families to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment
• 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

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of OH
• Associate's degree in nursing
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills
• Knowledge of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric disorders

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Hourly range: $25.89-$34.96 per hour

Schedule

PRN (as needed)