Assessment Specialist

Lifepoint Health®; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and life insurance

Tuition assistance and loan assistance

Free gym memberships and wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is looking for an Assessment Specialist RN at Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health in Olathe, Kansas. This full-time position requires a compassionate individual dedicated to making a difference in the mental health community. You will support clinical and operational excellence while working with a dynamic assessment team.

Ideal candidates possess a nursing degree, psychiatric experience, and a current nursing license. Lifepoint Health offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a fun and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical, operational, and administrative needs of the department.
• Work collaboratively with the assessment team.
• Participate in patient assessments and treatment planning.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

Facility Name: Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health

Position: Assessment Specialist RN

Schedule: Full-time Days

Your Experience Matters

As an Assessment Specialist RN 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.

More About Our Team

Cottonwood Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Olathe, KS, part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for adults (18+) and include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment and detox, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). Our BH is a very fast‑paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What we're looking for

We are looking for a dynamic assessment specialist that is passionate about helping people and is a team player.

Reports to: Assessment Manager/Supervisor

What will you do in this role

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required.
• Experience: 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.
• License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.

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.
• 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.

EEOC Statement

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