Assessment Specialist (RN)

Assessment Specialist, RN Full-time, Night Shift Highland Springs 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, you will play a vital role in making communities healthier. How You'll Contribute Receive inquiry calls and assist callers with scheduling a face‑to‑face, phone, or tele‑assessment, triaging individuals based on safety risk. Assess or ensure assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment; screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions. Perform a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care for patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinate with the clinical team/on‑call physician to ensure these needs are met at the facility or other appropriate community providers. Interpret treatment to patients and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment. Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients and providing direct care. Why Join Us Comprehensive benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage; benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more. 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 Current state RN license in Ohio and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities. Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing. CPR certification. Must be at least 21 years of age; may be required to work flexible hours and overtime. Ability to sit and stand (one‑third of the shift) and walk (two‑thirds of the shift). More About Highland Springs Highland Springs is a 72‑bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Highland Hills community for over 9 years. We are proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission. EEOC Statement Highland Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highland Springs 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 Lifepoint Health®