Assessment Specialist, RN Behavioral Health

Carrollton Springs | Collin Springs; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospital serving the Carrollton, TX community. We are seeking an Assessment Specialist RN to provide clinical assessments and support across the department during the weekend night shifts (Fri–Sun, 7pm–7am).

Ideal candidates are RN graduates with state licensure, ER/psychiatric experience, and CPR/de-escalation certification within 30 days. This role emphasizes compassionate care, patient assessment, and collaboration with external review entities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing with state licensure.
• Experience in emergency department or psychiatric healthcare facility; direct experience 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 and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Current unencumbered RN license to practice as required by the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• An Assessment Specialist RN who excels supports the department with clinical, operational and administrative excellence.

Skills

RN license

ER/psychiatric experience

Assessment experience

CPR/De-escalation

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Schedule: Full Time Weekends - Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7pm-7am)

Assessment Specialist, RN

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.

How You'll Contribute

An Assessment Specialist RN who excels in this role 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, relevant state licensure required. Additional requirements include:

• Previous experience in an emergency department or psychiatric healthcare 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 and de-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Current unencumbered RN license to practice as required 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 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.