Behavioral Health Intake & Assessment Specialist (RN/MSW) – Sign-On

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Sycamore Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Specialist/Intake Specialist in Lafayette, IN. This on-site role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and weekend shift coverage (Saturday/Sunday/Monday, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM).

You will handle intake, assessments, and referrals to determine appropriate care levels for patients with strong customer service focus. Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Master’s in social work/counseling, CPR and de-escalation

Qualifications

• CPR and De-escalation certification is required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and experience in psychiatric settings were preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to requests for services, including initial response, assessment, referral, and admission designation.
• Conducts initial evaluation and documents patient symptoms, functioning, needs, and provides information for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers.
• Maintains preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes precertification with insurance companies.

Skills

CPR Certification

De-escalation techniques

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Sycamore Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Specialist/Intake Specialist in Lafayette, IN. This on-site role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and weekend shift coverage (Saturday/Sunday/Monday, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM).

You will handle intake, assessments, and referrals to determine appropriate care levels for patients with strong customer service focus. Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Master’s in social work/counseling, CPR and de-escalation