Assessment Specialist- Days, Behavioral

Lifepoint Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Paid time off

Job summary

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Tampa General Hospital, is seeking an Assessment Specialist to join our team in Tampa. You will initiate assessments, determine the appropriate level of care, and coordinate admissions to services while upholding exceptional patient care.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing or a Master’s in Social Work/Counseling, CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days, and strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or Master's in Social Work/Counseling required.
• Experience in a psychiatric health care facility with clinical exposure.
• CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days of employment; must be 21.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to requests for services, including intake, assessment and admission decisions.
• Conducts initial evaluation, documents symptoms and needs for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, physicians, visitors and coworkers.
• Maintains knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and EMTALA processes.
• Completes pre-admission paperwork and coordinates with insurance for pre-certification.

Skills

CPR Certification

CPI Training

EMTALA Knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling

Job description

Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Health Hospital

Schedule: Full Time, Days 11am - 7:30pm

Your experience matters

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Tampa General Hospital. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialistjoining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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, the 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 promptly and courteously.
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all pre-certification 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 - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• 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.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

What we're looking for

• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required or Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling required.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. Must be at least 21 years of age. Maybe required to work flexible hours and overtime.

EEOC Statement

"Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."