Night Shift Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist

7pm-7am Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees 6 paid holidays for full time employees Flexible spending and health savings accounts 7pm-7am Columbus Springs Dublin , part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Dublin, OH , to build a career that touches lives. Benefits Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees 6 paid holidays for full time employees Tuition reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Flexible spending and health savings accounts What you will do in this role: Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or 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. Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required. Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. Must be at least 21 years of age Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto. Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbus Springs