Assessment Specialist at Lifepoint Health

DescriptionAssessment Specialist Position Summary The Assessment Specialist is responsible for 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 other appropriate community providers. interprets treatment to patient 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. reports to- assessment manager/supervisorEssential Functions 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 activityConducts initial evaluation initiates the assessment documents patient symptomology functioning and needs and provides information to MD for LOC determinationDemonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients physicians visitors and coworkers in a prompt and courteous mannerPossess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALAMaintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companiesAdditional Information FLSA Status: None ExemptPrior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.Knowledge Skills & Abilities Education: Associates Degree in Nursing Required or Masters degree in Social Work/Counseling required.License: Current clinical social work or RN license as required by state regulations.Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Children Activity,Mac Os,Accomodation,LTE,E Learning,ITIL Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1