Assessment Specialist
Memorial Physician Practices, Englewood, CO, United States
Assessment Specialist
Application Deadline: 05/10/2026
Facility:
Denver Springs, Englewood
Job Type:
Full-Time
Wage scale:
$32.19 - $43.46 per hour
How you'll contribute
Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face‑to‑face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral.
Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment.
Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
Performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders.
Coordinates with the clinical team/on‑call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or at other appropriate community providers.
Interprets treatment to patients and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary.
What we offer
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts
Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full‑time employees
Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities
Qualifications and requirements
Master's degree in social work or counseling required, current state licensure; Independent Licensure highly preferred.
Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills.
CPR and CPI certified within 30 days.
May be required to work flexible hours and overtime, and to meet typing keyboard expectations; with proper credentials, the Specialist may be required to complete vitals check on patients.
EEOC Statement Denver Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denver Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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Facility:
Denver Springs, Englewood
Job Type:
Full-Time
Wage scale:
$32.19 - $43.46 per hour
How you'll contribute
Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face‑to‑face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral.
Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment.
Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
Performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders.
Coordinates with the clinical team/on‑call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or at other appropriate community providers.
Interprets treatment to patients and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary.
What we offer
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts
Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full‑time employees
Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities
Qualifications and requirements
Master's degree in social work or counseling required, current state licensure; Independent Licensure highly preferred.
Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills.
CPR and CPI certified within 30 days.
May be required to work flexible hours and overtime, and to meet typing keyboard expectations; with proper credentials, the Specialist may be required to complete vitals check on patients.
EEOC Statement Denver Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denver Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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