Assessment Specialist RN, PRN Behavioral Health
Schedule
PRN - Saturdays only
About the role
The Assessment Specialist RN position is part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, which is a division of Lifepoint Health. Lifepoint Health is a diverse healthcare network with facilities nationwide. This role is dedicated to supporting the mission of prioritizing patient well-being.
Responsibilities
- Receives inquiry calls and assists callers with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral.
- Affirms assessments by qualified mental health professionals for patients presenting for assessment.
- Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
- Performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care for patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders.
- Collaborates with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or other appropriate community providers.
- Interprets treatment to patients and families to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
- Completes administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary.
- Reports to the assessment manager/supervisor.
Requirements
- Current state RN license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school or a master's degree in social work/counseling.
- Additional requirements include: Current Social Work or RN license, CPR and De-Escalation certification within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school or a master's degree in social work/counseling.
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Excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner.
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