Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral Health

Columbus Springs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition and loan assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s

Job summary

Columbus Springs East is seeking an Assessment Specialist to perform comprehensive behavioral health assessments and coordinate with the clinical team to ensure patient needs are met. This full-time role operates a day shift on a 3-day/week schedule and provides benefits.

Columbus Springs East, part of Lifepoint Health, emphasizes compassionate care and community health. Applicants must hold OH licensure in nursing or social work/counseling and CPR, with prior psychiatric facility experience

Qualifications

• Current clinical, social work, or RN license in OH.
• Associate's degree in nursing or Master’s in social work/counseling required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and de-escalation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Receives inquiry calls and schedules face-to-face assessments.
• Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified professional; screens for emergencies.
• Performs comprehensive assessment and coordinates with clinical team or on-call physician.
• Interprets treatment to patient and family to reduce fear and encourage care.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Screening

Education

OH license (RN/Clinical)

Associate's nursing degree

Master's in social work/counseling

Job description

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 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.

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.