Assessment Specialist RN, PRN Behavioral Health

Schedule: PRN - Saturdays only Your experience matters Position Summary The Assessment Specialist is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and assisting the caller with scheduling a face‑to‑face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral. Conducts assessment 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 for 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 providers. Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment. Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary. Reports to assessment manager/supervisor. 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 pre‑admission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre‑certification with insurance companies. What we’re looking for Current social work or RN license. CPR and De‑Escalation certification required within 30 days of hire. Current state RN license and possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school or a master’s degree in social work or counseling. EEOC Statement Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health 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