Assessment Therapist

Lifepoint Health®; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a part-time Assessment Therapist in Oklahoma City. The role involves receiving calls and assisting patients with scheduling face-to-face assessments for substance abuse and psychiatric needs. The therapist will conduct evaluations, document patient symptoms, and work with the clinical team to provide quality care.

This position requires a Master’s degree in social work or counseling, along with relevant state licensure and certifications. If you have a passion for making a difference in community health, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling required.
• Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive inquiry calls and assist with scheduling assessments.
• Conduct initial evaluations and document patient symptomology.
• Maintain preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

Job description

Assessment Therapist – Part‑time

Position Summary

The Assessment Therapist is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and assisting callers with scheduling face‑to‑face assessments or triage to the appropriate community referral. The therapist assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment; screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions; performs 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. The therapist interprets treatment to the patient 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; and reports to the 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 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 preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all pre‑certification 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.

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 obtained within 30 days of hire.

Connect with our Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by email [e-mail].

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, 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 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.