Assessment Lead, Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Springs East, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Lead for behavioral health to join our team on the 2pm-10pm shift. In this role you will coordinate response to service requests, complete assessments, and help determine the appropriate level of care while supporting patients, families and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in social work or counseling with an active OH license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or equivalent with OH license.
• RN licensure may substitute for master's degree.
• Strong clinical assessment skills; psychiatric setting preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification due within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to requests for services, including initial response, assessment, and referral; determines level of care and admission into services; ensures appropriate follow-up.
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates assessment, documents patient symptoms and needs; provides information to MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills for patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers.
• Possesses knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and EMTALA procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Customer service

CPR certification

EMTALA knowledge

Education

Master's degree in social work or equivalent

RN licensure may substitute for master's degree

Job description

Assessment Lead, Behavioral Health

Full-time, 2pm-10pm

Your experience matters

Columbus Springs East 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 Lead 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

An Assessment Lead who excels in this role:

• 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.
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.

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 andpart-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.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or equivalent and a current clinical or social work license in the state of OH. RN licensure may be used in place of master's degree. Additional requirements include:

• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills
• With proper credentials, supervisory may be required to complete vitals check on patients
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire

More about Columbus Springs Dublin

Columbus Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Columbus community for over 7 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission.

EEOC Statement

"Columbus Springs East is an Equal Opportunity Employer." "Columbus Springs East 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.