Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

<p> <span><strong>Assessment Specialist</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>Schedule: </strong><span><strong>  </strong></span><strong>Full time </strong><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>Your experience matters </strong></span></p><p><span><span> </span>Carrollton Springs is part of </span><a href="https://lifepointhealth.net/locations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span><span>Lifepoint Health</span></span></a><span>, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an <strong>Assessment Specialist</strong> joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to <i>making communities healthier</i></span><span><i> </i></span><span><i>®</i>. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.</span></p><p> </p><p><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>How you’ll contribute </strong></span></p><p><span><span>An <strong>Assessment Specialist</strong> </span></span><span>who excels in this role:</span></p><ul><li><a name="_Hlk188520532"><span>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</span></a></li><li><span><span>Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs and provides information to MD for LOC determination</span></span></li><li><span><span>Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner</span></span></li><li><span><span>Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA</span></span></li><li><span><span>Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies</span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span><span><strong>What we’re looking for </strong> </span></span><br/><span>Applicants should have a </span>Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent (required). <span>Additional requirements include:</span></p><ul><li><p>Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.</p></li><li><p>CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.</p></li><li><p>Current clinical, social work or RN license as required by state regulations.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><span><span><strong>Why join us </strong></span></span></p><p><span><span>We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: </span></span></p><ul><li><p><span><span><strong>Comprehensive Benefits</strong>: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><strong>Financial Protection &amp; PTO</strong>: </span></span><span><span>Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><strong>Financial &amp; Career Growth</strong>: </span></span><span><span>Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><strong>Employee Well-being</strong>: </span></span><span><span>Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><strong>Professional Development</strong>: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.</span></span></p></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span><span><strong>More about Carrollton Springs</strong></span></span></p><p><span><span><strong>Carrollton Springs</strong> is a 78-bed behavioral health hospital </span></span><span><span>offering exceptional care to the Carrollton, TX community.  </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span><strong>EEOC Statement</strong></span></span></p><p><span><span>“Carrollton Springs</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span>is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </span></span><span><span>Carrollton Springs is </span></span><span><span>committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”</span></span></p> <p></p> Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Hea