Assessment Clinician

Lifepoint Health®; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lifepoint Health Denver Springs in Englewood is seeking an Assessment Specialist to perform in-person and phone assessments, schedule face-to-face appointments, and coordinate with the clinical team for patient needs in a psychiatric care setting.

Qualifications include a Master’s in social work or counseling, current state licensure, CPR and CPI within 30 days, and experience with adult/geriatric patients. Full-time, M-F, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling; current state licensure; Independent Licensure highly preferred.
• Experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with adult and geriatric patients.
• CPR and CPI certified within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receives inquiry calls and assists scheduling face-to-face assessments or referrals.
• Assesses or ensures assessments by qualified mental health professionals.
• Screens for medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Performs comprehensive assessments and therapeutic care for substance use, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders.
• Coordinates with clinical team to meet patient needs at the facility or community providers.
• Explains treatment to patients and families to reduce fear and improve acceptance of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Strong communication

Scheduling and triage

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Facility: Denver Springs, Englewood

Job Type: Full-Time; M-F; 4x90 in-person and/or phone assessment blocks daily

Wage scale:

$32.19 - $43.46 per hour

5,000 Sign-on Bonus! (External Applicants Only)

Application Deadline: 10/25/2026

Your Experience Matters

At Denver Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. 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 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 for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders
• Coordinate 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 patients 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.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications And Requirements

• Master's degree in social work or counseling required, current state licensure, Independent Licensure highly preferred
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric
• patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
• CPR and CPI certified within 30 days.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime, and ability to meet typing keyboard expectations. With proper credentials, Specialist may be required to complete vitals check on patients.

EEOC Statement

Denver Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denver Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.