Behavioral Health Intake & Assessment Specialist (Sign-On $5K)

Sycamore Springs Behavioral Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sycamore Springs is seeking an Assessment Specialist/Intake Specialist in Lafayette, IN, with a Saturday-Sunday-Monday schedule from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm. Join Lifepoint Health’s behavioral health team to deliver assessment, intake, and coordination for patients seeking treatment.

An RN background and state licensure are preferred, with emphasis on safety, treatment planning, and collaboration with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required.
• Experience in psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Supports department with clinical, operational, and administrative duties.
• Receives inquiry calls and assists scheduling face-to-face, phone, or tele-assessments.
• Assesses patients for mental health needs and coordinates with clinical team.
• Ensures safety and follows treatment planning; acts as patient advocate.
• Completes admission precertification processes with external payers as needed.

Education

RN license

Job description

Sycamore Springs is seeking an Assessment Specialist/Intake Specialist in Lafayette, IN, with a Saturday-Sunday-Monday schedule from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm. Join Lifepoint Health’s behavioral health team to deliver assessment, intake, and coordination for patients seeking treatment.

An RN background and state licensure are preferred, with emphasis on safety, treatment planning, and collaboration with the clinical team.