Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

Columbus Springs; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

PTO & paid leave

401(k) with company match

Education & loan assistance

Job summary

Columbus Springs Dublin is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital seeking an Assessment Specialist for full-time night shifts (7pm–7am). The role focuses on initial assessments, care referrals, and ensuring accurate LOC decisions within a compassionate care framework.

Qualifications include an OH license (RN/SW/clinical), CPR and CPI certs, and prior psychiatric facility experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current clinical, social work, or RN license in the state of OH.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with adults preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to requests for services from initial contact through assessment and referral, and determines level of care.
• Conducts initial evaluation, documents symptoms, functioning, and needs; informs MD for LOC determination.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Customer service

Education

Licensed OH clinical license (RN/Social Worker/Clinical)

Tools

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

Your Experience Matters

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 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.

Full-time, Night Shift (7pm-7am)

How You\'ll Contribute

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

• 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.
• Continuing Education Benefits: Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an approved continuing education provider through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), offering eligible Social Workers and Counselors access to continuing education opportunities that support professional development and licensure renewal.

What We\'re Looking For

• Current clinical, social work, or RN license in the state of OH
• 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.

More About Columbus Springs Dublin

Columbus Springs Dublin 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 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."