Assessment Specialist, RN Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and financial protection programs

Tuition assistance for higher education

Wellness programs and free gym memberships

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a full-time psychiatric professional to facilitate patient admissions and evaluations. The role demands strong customer service and clinical assessment skills while ensuring compliance with emergency procedures and high-quality patient care.

Ideal candidates will have a current RN license and relevant educational background in nursing or social work. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license required.
• CPR and De‑Escalation certification needed within 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for services and conduct initial evaluations.
• Maintain accurate admission paperwork and coordinate with insurance.
• Assist patients and physicians with clear communication and excellent service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Clinical assessment skills

Knowledge of EMTALA

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing or Master’s degree in social work/counseling

Job description

Fort Worth, TX, United States

Job Description

Full Time - Evenings

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs and provides information to MD for LOC determination
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA
• Maintains all pre‑admission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre‑certification with insurance companies with insurance companies

Benefits

• 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.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school or a master’s degree in social work/counseling.
• Current Social Work or RN license.
• CPR and De‑Escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

EEOC Statement

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