Inpatient Behavioral Health Assessment Lead

Carrollton Springs | Collin Springs; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Carrollton Springs is a Lifepoint Health facility in Carrollton, TX, dedicated to delivering compassionate behavioral health care. We are seeking an Assessment Lead to join our team on a full-time midshift and drive key assessment and admission processes.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work or Counseling or a Bachelor's in Nursing, with state licensure as applicable. Two years of inpatient assessment experience, CPR and de-escalation certs within 30 days, and strong patient-focused care

Qualifications

• Two years of assessment experience in an inpatient behavioral health care setting.
• Independent Counseling or Social Work license or Registered Nurse license required per state regulations.
• Two years of experience with patient populations served at the facility preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to requests for services, including initial response, assessment, referral, and admission decisions.
• Documents patient symptomology, functioning, needs, and provides information to the physician.
• Maintains all pre-admission and admission paperwork with accuracy.
• Ensures staff have completed documentation, call logging, insurance calls, and other tasks before shift end.
• Educates and coaches staff and acts as a clinical decisions point person.

Skills

Assessment experience

Inpatient behavioral health

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

Patient care

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Carrollton Springs is a Lifepoint Health facility in Carrollton, TX, dedicated to delivering compassionate behavioral health care. We are seeking an Assessment Lead to join our team on a full-time midshift and drive key assessment and admission processes.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work or Counseling or a Bachelor's in Nursing, with state licensure as applicable. Two years of inpatient assessment experience, CPR and de-escalation certs within 30 days, and strong patient-focused care