Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance & loan repayment

401(k) retirement with company match

Well-being programs

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Columbus Springs East, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral Health for a full-time day shift. You will coordinate assessments, triage referrals, and work with the clinical team to address medical and behavioral needs of patients seeking treatment for substance use or psychiatric concerns.

The role requires an active OH license (clinical, social work, or RN), plus CPR certification and strong assessment skills, with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Current clinical, social work, or RN license in OH.
• Associate's degree in nursing or master's in social work/counseling.
• Experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with adults/geriatric patients preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Receives inquiry calls and schedules face-to-face assessments to triage referrals.
• Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional; screens emergencies.
• Performs comprehensive assessment and coordinates with clinical team to meet patient needs.
• Interprets treatment to patient and family to reduce fear and barriers to care.

Connaissances

Strong clinical assessment skills

CPR certification

Formation

Associate's degree in nursing

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Description du poste

Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral Health

Full-time, Day Shift (7am-7pm, 3 days/week)

Your experience matters

Columbus Springs East 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

• Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment to triage to the appropriate community referral
• Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment. Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions
• Performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinates with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or other appropriate community provider
• Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment

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 current clinical, social work, or RN license in the state of OH. Additional requirements include:

• Associate's degree in nursing or Master's degree in social work/counseling required
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire

More about Columbus Springs East

Columbus Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Columbus community for over 7 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission.

Hourly range: $25.89-$34.96 per hour.

EEOC Statement

Columbus Springs East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbus Springs East 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.