Director of Behavioral Health Assessment

Columbus Springs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & disability

Education assistance

401(k) retirement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Columbus Springs East, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Director of Assessment to join our behavioral health team in Columbus, OH. This full-time, Monday–Friday role focuses on screening admissions, assessing level of care, and coordinating with physicians, families and external reviewers to ensure compliant, patient-centered care.

The role requires a Master’s in social work or counseling, an active Ohio license, and leadership experience in psychiatric care settings.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work or counseling is required
• Active Ohio clinical license required
• Experience managing psychiatric health care assessments and admissions

Responsibilities

• Directs and performs screening of potential patients for admission into the program.
• Assesses pending admits to determine appropriateness of level of care.
• Determines level of care and initiates care plan across all levels.
• Coordinates with physicians, families, transportation services and other facilities.
• Ensures accurate transfer of vital assessment information to attending physicians and maintains documentation.
• Communicates with external reviewers and maintains HIPAA-compliant communication records.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Columbus Springs East, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Director of Assessment to join our behavioral health team in Columbus, OH. This full-time, Monday–Friday role focuses on screening admissions, assessing level of care, and coordinating with physicians, families and external reviewers to ensure compliant, patient-centered care.

The role requires a Master’s in social work or counseling, an active Ohio license, and leadership experience in psychiatric care settings.