Logo
Springstone

Assessment Specialist - Behavioral Health

Springstone, Mckinney, Texas, United States, 75070

Save Job

Assessment Specialist - Behavioral Health

Join to apply for the

Assessment Specialist - Behavioral Health

role at

Springstone Assessment Specialist - Behavioral Health

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the

Assessment Specialist - Behavioral Health

role at

Springstone Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Collin 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 for child/adolescent and adult populations, including crisis stabilization 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 McKinney, Texas, to build a career that touches lives.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3pm-11pm

Benefits:

New competitive pay rates Tuition assistance/reimbursement Low therapist-to-patient ratios Expansive benefit package Professional development and advancement opportunities Targeted approach to career development Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities Superior quality patient outcomes Supportive leadership and culture CEU Support State-of-the-art equipment Working with a highly engaged staff

What you will do in this role:

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 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. Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social work or counseling required, RN license 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. Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

Job function Education and Training Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Springstone by 2x Get notified about new Assessment Specialist jobs in

McKinney, TX . Project Manager - Property Condition Assessments (PCA)

Assessment Specialist - RN, Behavioral Health

Early Childhood Teacher - Life Fellowship Church

Generic - Core Subjects / Coach - 2025-2026

Special Education Teacher - Resource and Inclusion Middle School

Child Care Teacher, Part Time, JPMC Plano

Elementary Language Acquisition Teacher (To create a Pool)

Executive Compensation Operations – Senior Associate

Generic - Diagnostician Assessment Personnel Pool 2025-2026 PART TIME

Generic - SPED Teacher - Content Mastery Inclusion - 2025-2026

Secondary Language Acquisition Teacher (To Create a Pool)

Physical Education Teacher & Athletic Coordinator- Lewisville School of Science & Technology

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr