Assessment Specialist, RN Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a full-time Assessment Specialist RN for evening shifts in Fort Worth, Texas. This role involves facilitating service requests, conducting patient evaluations, and maintaining detailed records.

The ideal candidate will hold a current RN license and possess clinical assessment skills, with the ability to assist patients and healthcare professionals effectively. Comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license and relevant degree.
• CPR and De-Escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate response to service requests including assessment and referral.
• Conduct initial evaluations and document patient needs.
• Maintain admission paperwork and complete pre-certification with insurers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Clinical assessment skills

Clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork

Education

Current state Registered Nursing (RN) license

Associate's degree in nursing or Master's in Social Work/Counseling

Job description

Assessment Specialist RN – Full Time – Evenings

Responsibilities

• Facilitate response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow‑up activity
• Conduct initial evaluation, initiate assessment, document patient symptomology, functioning, and needs and provide information to MD for LOC determination
• Demonstrate 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
• Maintain all pre‑admission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and complete all pre‑certification with insurance companies

Qualifications

• Current state Registered Nursing (RN) license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school, or a master's degree in Social Work or Counseling
• CPR and De‑Escalation certification required within 30 days of hire
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred; strong clinical assessment skills
• Current Social Work, or RN license

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
• Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with 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

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.