Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health Part-time, Night Shift (7pm-7am, 2 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 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. What we're looking for Applicants should have a current clinical, social work, or RN license in the state of OH. Additional requirements include: Associate's degree in nursing or Master's degree in social work/counseling 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Physician Practices