What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health position at Lifepoint Behavioral Health?
Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital
Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health - $3,000 Sign On Bonus!
Schedule: Full-time, day shift (3 days/week, 7am-7pm)
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How you’ll contribute
An Assessment Specialist who excels in this role:
- Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, the 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 promptly and courteously.
- Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
- Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies.
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.
Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should possess:
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or social work, active RN or LSW licensure
Experience: Previous experience in behavioral health hospital highly preferred.
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