Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist

Triangle Springs; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Gym membership

Well-being programs

Job summary

Triangle Springs in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Assessment Specialist to support admissions, initial evaluations, and care coordination for behavioral health patients. You will manage the assessment process, communicate with physicians, and ensure accurate documentation for LOC determinations.

This full-time role emphasizes patient-centered care, compliance with detention and insurance processes, and strong service skills in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required and CPI training within 30 days.
• Experience in psychiatric health care settings preferred, with exposure to chemical dependency/dual diagnosis.
• Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to requests for services: initial response, assessment, referral, and determining level of care.
• Documents patient symptoms, functioning, and needs; provides information to MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt, courteous manner.
• Maintains preadmission/admission paperwork and completes precertification with insurance companies.
• Adheres to Emergency Detention paperwork and EMTALA requirements.
• Performs other leadership-approved responsibilities.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI training

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling

Job description

Triangle Springs in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Assessment Specialist to support admissions, initial evaluations, and care coordination for behavioral health patients. You will manage the assessment process, communicate with physicians, and ensure accurate documentation for LOC determinations.

This full-time role emphasizes patient-centered care, compliance with detention and insurance processes, and strong service skills in a hospital setting.