Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral Health

Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral Health

Full-time, Day Shift (7am-7pm, 3 days/week)

Your experience matters 

Columbus Springs East 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  joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier  ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

An Assessment Specialist   who excels in this role:

• Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment to triage to the appropriate community referral

• Assesses 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; 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

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• 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.

• Associate's degree in nursing required
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire

More about Columbus Springs East

Columbus Springs East  is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Columbus community for over 7 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission. 

Hourly range: $25.89-$34.96 per hour. 

EEOC Statement

"Columbus Springs East is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Columbus Springs East  is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.