Evening Behavioral Health Assessment Lead

Memorial Physician Practices; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Springs East, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Lead for behavioral health to join our team on the 2pm-10pm shift. In this role you will coordinate response to service requests, complete assessments, and help determine the appropriate level of care while supporting patients, families and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in social work or counseling with an active OH license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or equivalent with OH license.
• RN licensure may substitute for master's degree.
• Strong clinical assessment skills; psychiatric setting preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification due within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to requests for services, including initial response, assessment, and referral; determines level of care and admission into services; ensures appropriate follow-up.
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates assessment, documents patient symptoms and needs; provides information to MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills for patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers.
• Possesses knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and EMTALA procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Customer service

CPR certification

EMTALA knowledge

Education

Master's degree in social work or equivalent

RN licensure may substitute for master's degree

Job description

Columbus Springs East, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Lead for behavioral health to join our team on the 2pm-10pm shift. In this role you will coordinate response to service requests, complete assessments, and help determine the appropriate level of care while supporting patients, families and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in social work or counseling with an active OH license.