Assessment Therapist - Overnight Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; 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

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.