Behavioral Health Intake & Assessment Specialist

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial protection & PTO

Employee well-being

Professional development

Job summary

Sycamore Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, Lafayette, IN, seeks an Assessment/Intake Specialist for weekend coverage with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The role focuses on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence, including patient assessments and coordination with the clinical team.

Ideal candidates have nursing education and an active RN license, plus experience in psychiatric health care settings. Join us to contribute to compassionate, comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing.
• License: Current unencumbered nursing license by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional for patients presenting for assessment.
• Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
• Performs comprehensive assessment and coordinates with clinical team to meet patient needs.
• Interprets treatment for patients and families to reduce fear and improve acceptance of care.
• Completes admission and precertification processes with external payers as needed.
• Administers nursing care and coordinates general and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ensures patient safety and follows treatment plans and orders.
• Acts as patient advocate throughout care.

Education

RN license

Job description

Sycamore Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, Lafayette, IN, seeks an Assessment/Intake Specialist for weekend coverage with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The role focuses on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence, including patient assessments and coordination with the clinical team.

Ideal candidates have nursing education and an active RN license, plus experience in psychiatric health care settings. Join us to contribute to compassionate, comprehensive patient care.