Assistant Director, Behavioral Health Assessment

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Triangle Springs, part of Lifepoint Health in Raleigh, seeks an Assistant Director of Assessment to lead admission screening and the integrated assessment process for our behavioral health program. You will guide clinical staff, coordinate with physicians and families, and ensure accurate level-of-care determinations while complying with HIPAA and regulatory standards.

You will prepare morning census reports, maintain documentation, and uphold Lifepoint's commitment to compassionate patient care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling or related field.
• Current unencumbered clinical social work, counseling, or RN license.
• CPR certification and CPI within 30 days.
• Previous management experience in a psychiatric health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Directs and screens potential patients for admission.
• Assesses pending admits for appropriateness of level of care.
• Coordinate with physicians, families, and other facilities.
• Ensure accurate transfer of patient information and referrals.
• Communicate with external reviewers and maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation.
• Notify third-party payors about transitions between levels of care.
• Prepare morning census and referral reports.
• Coach and develop teams; maintain high standards.
• Audit compliance with CMS/JCAHO/EMTLA/state regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

RN license

Job description

Triangle Springs, part of Lifepoint Health in Raleigh, seeks an Assistant Director of Assessment to lead admission screening and the integrated assessment process for our behavioral health program. You will guide clinical staff, coordinate with physicians and families, and ensure accurate level-of-care determinations while complying with HIPAA and regulatory standards.

You will prepare morning census reports, maintain documentation, and uphold Lifepoint's commitment to compassionate patient care