Assessment Specialist, RN Behavioral Health

Carrollton Springs | Collin Springs; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance & loan help

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs and gym membership

Job summary

Carrollton Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Specialist RN for a full-time mid-shift role in Carrollton, TX. The position emphasizes clinical and administrative excellence in a behavioral health setting, with responsibilities spanning patient assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with care teams.

Applicants should have a nursing degree from an accredited program, current TX licensure, and CPR with de-escalation certification (or the ability to obtain within

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with current, unencumbered nursing license.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in psychiatric health care facilities and with chemical dependency/dual diagnosis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports department needs with focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Psychiatric care experience

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Carrollton 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 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.

Assessment Specialist RN

Schedule: Full time Mid-Shift

How You’ll Contribute

• Is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should be a graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required. Additional requirements include:

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis and psychiatric patients preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric emergency department, crisis care, patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning an communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice by the state board of nursing
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

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.

More About Carrollton Springs

Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospital offering exceptional care to the Carrollton, TX community.

EEOC Statement

"Carrollton Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carrollton 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.