Mental Health Assessment Specialist (LPC/LCSW/LMSW)

Lifepoint Health; Georgetown (TX); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Rock Springs is seeking an Assessment Specialist (LPC, LCSW, or LMSW) to support scheduling face-to-face assessments, triage, and coordination with a clinical team. On-site, PRN role in Georgetown, TX.

You will perform comprehensive assessments for substance use, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric concerns, facilitate referrals, and assist with admission/precertification processes with payers. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care and collaboration with the medical staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling is required.
• Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs and provides information to MD for LOC determination
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies

Skills

Customer service

Assessment skills

EMTALA knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling

Job description

Rock Springs is seeking an Assessment Specialist (LPC, LCSW, or LMSW) to support scheduling face-to-face assessments, triage, and coordination with a clinical team. On-site, PRN role in Georgetown, TX.

You will perform comprehensive assessments for substance use, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric concerns, facilitate referrals, and assist with admission/precertification processes with payers. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care and collaboration with the medical staff.