Assessment Specialist, RN Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package with company match

Financial wellness programs such as gym memberships

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices in Fort Worth seeks a motivated Assessment Specialist RN dedicated to providing quality patient care. In this full-time role focused on evenings, you will facilitate patient responses, conduct assessments, and ensure accurate documentation.

Ideal applicants will have an RN license and an associate's degree or a social work master's degree. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to service requests and initial assessments.
• Conducts evaluations documenting patient needs.
• Maintains accurate admission paperwork.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Excellent customer service

Knowledge of Emergency Detention processes

Education

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

Tools

CPR certification

De-Escalation certification

Job description

Full Time - Evenings

Your experience matters

Mesa 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:

• 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
• Possesses 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

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 state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school or a master's degree in social work/counseling. Additional requirements include:

• 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

Mesa Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mesa Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.