Assessment Lead, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Columbus Springs Dublin, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Lead to drive patient assessments, referrals and care level determinations in a behavioral health setting.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in social work (or equivalent) and a current OH license; RN licensure may substitute for the master's degree. Prior psychiatric facility experience preferred; CPR and de-escalation certs required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent.
• Current clinical or social work license in OH; RN licensure may substitute for master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to services requests including initial response, assessment, and referral.
• Documents patient symptoms, functioning, and needs; provides information for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates strong customer service with patients, physicians, visitors, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and EMTALA.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Columbus Springs Dublin 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 Leadjoining 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.

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 Dublinis a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Dublin community for over 10 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission.

EEOC Statement

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

About Us

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.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Job Info

• Job Identification 349758
• Job Category Specialized Services
• Posting Date 07/28/2026, 07:28 PM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Varied
• Locations 7625 Hospital Dr, Dublin, OH, 43016, US