Assessment Therapist

Oakwood Springs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking an Assessment Therapist to support patients seeking evaluation for substance use, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric concerns.

The role involves triaging inquiries, coordinating with clinicians, and ensuring proper admission processes, at a facility in Oklahoma City. This full-time position requires a Master’s degree in social work or counseling, state-appropriate licensure, CPR and de-escalation certification, and strong assessment and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling is required.
• Current clinical, social work, or license as required by state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Customer service

EMTALA knowledge

Assessment skills

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Assessment Therapist-Full-Time

Position Summary

The Assessment Therapist is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or 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 for 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 providers. interprets treatment to patients and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment. completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary. reports to- assessment manager/supervisor

Essential Functions

• 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

Additional Information

• FLSA Status: None Exempt
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
• OVERNIGHT- THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION, 7p-7a Sun., Mon., Tues., or 7p-7a Mon., Tues., Wed., or 7p-7a Thurs., Fri., Sat. exact schedule will be discussed during the interview

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education:

Master's degree in social work or counseling required.

License:

Current clinical, social work, or license as required by state regulations.

Certifications:

CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

EEOC Statement

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.

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.