Assessment Specialist

Assessment Specialist Schedule: Full-time Your experience matters How you’ll contribute 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 precertification with insurance companies. Other responsibilities as assigned by leadership. Benefits Comprehensive 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. Qualifications Education : Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required. Experience : Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities. License : Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing. Additional Requirements : CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. EEOC Statement "Triangle Springs Hospital" is an Equal Opportunity Employer. "Triangle Springs Hospital" is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Physician Practices