Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist | Flexible Scheduling

Springstone; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Up to 16 days of PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Springstone is seeking passionate team members in Tucson, Arizona, to join their behavioral health services team. The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or counseling and includes facilitating service requests, conducting assessments, and providing excellent customer service.

Competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and a collaborative work environment focused on compassionate patient care are key aspects of this role, ensuring a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate response to service requests and assessments.
• Conduct initial evaluations and document patient information.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Excellent customer service

Knowledge of Emergency Detention processes

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

Description

El Dorado Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Tucson, Arizona, to build a career that touches lives.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  
  

Description

El Dorado Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Tucson, Arizona, to build a career that touches lives.

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  
  

What you will do in this role:

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work or counseling required. RN licensure may be used in place of a master's degree or per state regulations, or social services designee in the state of Indiana. Ohio assessment specialists must have the following, a SWA (must meet states requirements) BSW, MSW, or RN is eligible. Arizona assessment specialists who meet the qualifications to be an Arizona Behavioral Technician need to have a Registered Nurse or Licensed Behavioral Health Professional signed within 24 hours. For Indiana, an individual with a bachelor's degree is under the supervision of a facility-licensed professional.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
• Current unencumbered clinical social work, counseling license, or per state of practice guidelines. RN license may be accepted but may vary based on the state. In Indiana, an MSW will be identified as a social services designee and licensed addiction counselor (LAC). Valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.
• CPR and CPI certified within 30 days.