Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist — Night Shift

Memorial Physician Practices; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 3,566,606 - 4,816,089; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Columbus Springs East is seeking an Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health for a part-time night shift in Columbus, OH. The role supports triage, assessments, and coordination with the clinical team to ensure appropriate referral and care.

Applicants must hold an OH clinical license or RN, with an advanced degree in nursing or social work/counseling. Prior psychiatric facility experience and CPR/de-escalation certification are required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current clinical, social work, or RN license in OH.
• Associate's degree in nursing or Master's degree in social work/counseling.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with adults/geriatric patients.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• CPR and de-escalation certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives inquiry calls and assists caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment to triage referral.
• Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional; screens for emergencies.
• Performs comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care for substance abuse, dual diagnosis or psychiatric needs; coordinates with clinical team.
• Interprets treatment to patient and family to reduce fear and barriers to care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Empathy

Crisis de-escalation

Education

OH license (clinical)

Nursing or Social Work degree

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Columbus Springs East is seeking an Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health for a part-time night shift in Columbus, OH. The role supports triage, assessments, and coordination with the clinical team to ensure appropriate referral and care.

Applicants must hold an OH clinical license or RN, with an advanced degree in nursing or social work/counseling. Prior psychiatric facility experience and CPR/de-escalation certification are required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.