Assessment Specialist

Lifepoint Health • Oklahoma City, OK

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Oakwood Springs is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and
Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your
well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment
Specialist joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior
patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication
will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Through Lifepoint Behavioral Health 24 behavioral health hospitals and numerous
contract management and joint venture partnerships with hospitals and providers
across the country, Lifepoint Behavioral Health offers programs designed to
address the unique needs of various patient populations, including adolescents,
adults and geriatrics. Lifepoint Behavioral Health has diversified programming
allowing specific therapy models of treatment while encompassing the whole
person. These treatment models provide evidence-based therapies with distinct
short- and long-term goals of improving and sustaining mental health.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree in nursing Required or master's 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.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree