Lifepoint Health
Assessment Specialist
Lifepoint Health, Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47905
Overview:
Sycamore SpringsAssessment Specialist- Day Shift3/12 hour shifts with rotating weekends7am-7pm Full Time
Sycamore Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Lafayette, IN to build a career that touches lives.
BenefitsAffordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their familiesUp to 16 days of PTO for full time employees6 paid holidays for full time employeesTuition reimbursement401(k) retirement planFlexible spending and health savings accountsUKG Wallet - We've partnered with UKG Wallet, a voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit, to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedulePosition Details:
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hat you will do in this role: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 of 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 provider.Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral.Qualifications:
Qualifications:Master’s degree in social work or counseling required, RN licensure may be used in place of master’s degree or per state regulations.Current unencumbered clinical social work, counseling license or per state of practice guidelines. RN license may be accepted.Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.Ability to meet typing keyboard expectations.CPR and CPI certified within 30 days.Experience:Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
Assessment Specialist at Lifepoint Health summary:As an Assessment Specialist at Sycamore Springs, you will conduct comprehensive assessments for patients seeking behavioral health treatment, focusing on mental health and substance use disorders. You will coordinate with clinical teams to provide quality therapeutic care, interpret treatment processes to patients and their families, and assist with scheduling assessments. This role requires a Master's degree in social work or counseling, along with relevant clinical licensure and experience in psychiatric healthcare.
Keywords:mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, patient assessment, clinical social work, healthcare, psychiatric care, therapeutic care, dual diagnosis, patient care
Sycamore SpringsAssessment Specialist- Day Shift3/12 hour shifts with rotating weekends7am-7pm Full Time
Sycamore Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Lafayette, IN to build a career that touches lives.
BenefitsAffordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their familiesUp to 16 days of PTO for full time employees6 paid holidays for full time employeesTuition reimbursement401(k) retirement planFlexible spending and health savings accountsUKG Wallet - We've partnered with UKG Wallet, a voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit, to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedulePosition Details:
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hat you will do in this role: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 of 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 provider.Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral.Qualifications:
Qualifications:Master’s degree in social work or counseling required, RN licensure may be used in place of master’s degree or per state regulations.Current unencumbered clinical social work, counseling license or per state of practice guidelines. RN license may be accepted.Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.Ability to meet typing keyboard expectations.CPR and CPI certified within 30 days.Experience:Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
Assessment Specialist at Lifepoint Health summary:As an Assessment Specialist at Sycamore Springs, you will conduct comprehensive assessments for patients seeking behavioral health treatment, focusing on mental health and substance use disorders. You will coordinate with clinical teams to provide quality therapeutic care, interpret treatment processes to patients and their families, and assist with scheduling assessments. This role requires a Master's degree in social work or counseling, along with relevant clinical licensure and experience in psychiatric healthcare.
Keywords:mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, patient assessment, clinical social work, healthcare, psychiatric care, therapeutic care, dual diagnosis, patient care