Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral Health

Columbus Springs East; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Columbus Springs East is seeking an Assessment Specialist (RN) for Behavioral Health in Columbus, OH. This full-time day shift role (7am-7pm, 3 days/week) focuses on triaging referrals, coordinating assessments, and ensuring patients receive timely care within the clinical team.

Applicants must hold an OH license as an RN or have a master’s in social work/counseling, with CPR and de-escalation certifications.

Qualifications

• Current clinical, social work, or RN license in OH.
• Associate's degree in nursing or Master’s in social work/counseling.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in a psychiatric facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives inquiry calls and schedules face-to-face assessments to triage referrals.
• Assesses or ensures assessments by a qualified mental health professional.
• Coordinates with the clinical team to meet patient needs at facility or another provider.
• Interprets treatment concepts to patients and families to reduce fear.

Skills

Clinical assessment

CPR certification

De-escalation skills

Education

RN license OH

Associate's nursing degree

MSW or Counseling MA

Job description

Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral HealthFull-time, Day Shift (7am-7pm, 3 days/week)

Your experience mattersColumbus 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 contributeAn Assessment Specialistwho excels in this role:

• 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

• 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.