Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist (PRN)

Lifepoint Health Careers; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Carrollton Springs in Carrollton, TX seeks an Assessment Specialist to support timely access to behavioral health services. This PRN role focuses on initial assessments, patient triage, and smooth referrals to appropriate care levels.

You will perform evaluations, document symptoms and needs, and coordinate with physicians to inform LOC decisions, while maintaining accurate paperwork and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent, or RN licensure per state.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Experience in a psychiatric facility with adults and geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to requests for services, initial assessment, referral, and level of care designation.
• Conducts initial evaluation, documents symptoms and needs, and informs MD for LOC.
• Maintains courteous service to patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ensures preadmission/admission paperwork and insurance pre-certifications are accurate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Customer service

EMTALA knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Nursing (RN)

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

Job description

Lifepoint Health, Carrollton Springs in Carrollton, TX seeks an Assessment Specialist to support timely access to behavioral health services. This PRN role focuses on initial assessments, patient triage, and smooth referrals to appropriate care levels.

You will perform evaluations, document symptoms and needs, and coordinate with physicians to inform LOC decisions, while maintaining accurate paperwork and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.