Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

Columbus Springs; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & insurance

Career growth support

Well-being programs

Professional development

Continuing education

Job summary

Columbus Springs Dublin is seeking an Assessment Specialist to join a 72-bed behavioral health hospital dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. This full-time day shift role focuses on initial assessments, care level determinations, and coordinating referrals.

Requirements include an associate degree in nursing or a master’s in social work/counseling, an OH license, CPR and CPI within 30 days, and a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or master's in social work/counseling.
• Current clinical, social work, or RN license in OH.
• CPR and CPI certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates request for services, including assessment, referral, and level of care determination.
• Conducts initial evaluation and documents symptoms, functioning, and needs for LOC determination by MD.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, physicians, visitors and coworkers in a prompt, courteous manner.
• Familiar with Emergency Detention paperwork and EMTALA.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Assoc degree in nursing

MSW or Counseling master

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.

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

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

An Assessment Specialist 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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

Applicants should have an associate’s degree in nursing or master’s in social work/counseling. Additional requirements include:

• 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."

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.