Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance & career growth

Wellness programs

Job summary

Sycamore Springs, a Lifepoint Health behavioral health hospital in Lafayette, IN, is seeking an Assessment Specialist (PRN) to join our care team. You will assess patient needs, coordinate with physicians, and help determine the appropriate level of care and admission processes.

The role emphasizes compassionate service, accurate documentation, and adherence to EMTALA and detention procedures. A Master's degree in social work or counseling and current licensure are required; BLS within 30 days

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling is required.
• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Current unencumbered clinical social work or counseling license.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all precertification with insurance companies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Assessment Specialist

Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Your experience matters

Sycamore Springs 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.

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.
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all precertification with insurance companies.

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 or counseling (required). Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and adolescent patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
• Current unencumbered clinical social work, counseling license, or per state of practice guidelines.

More about Sycamore Springs

Sycamore Springs is a 48-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lafayette, IN community for over 13 years. We are proud to be recognized for our Joint Commission accreditation and Psych Armor Certification.

EEOC Statement

"Sycamore Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sycamore 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.