Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral Health
Memorial Physician Practices, Mckinney, TX, United States
Schedule: Full-Time Nightshift, Sun, Mon, Tues 6pm-6:30am (One Saturday per month)
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 Assessment Specialist RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Position Summary
The Assessment Specialist is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face‑to‑face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral. The assessor 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 provides 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 other appropriate community providers. The assessor interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment. The assessor completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary. The role reports to the assessment manager/supervisor.
How you'll contribute
An Assessment Specialist RN who excels in this role:
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 pre‑admission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre‑certification with insurance companies
Why join us
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:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school or a master's degree in social work or counseling. Additional requirements include:
Current Social Work, or RN license
CPR and De‑Escalation certification required within 30 days of hire
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health 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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Your experience matters
Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 Assessment Specialist RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Position Summary
The Assessment Specialist is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face‑to‑face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral. The assessor 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 provides 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 other appropriate community providers. The assessor interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment. The assessor completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary. The role reports to the assessment manager/supervisor.
How you'll contribute
An Assessment Specialist RN who excels in this role:
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 pre‑admission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre‑certification with insurance companies
Why join us
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:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school or a master's degree in social work or counseling. Additional requirements include:
Current Social Work, or RN license
CPR and De‑Escalation certification required within 30 days of hire
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health 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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