Lifepoint Health®
Assessment Specialist- Part-Time
Lifepoint Health®, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Position Summary
Assessment Specialist – Part-Time (7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday and/or Sunday)
The Assessment Specialist is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and assisting the caller with scheduling a face‑to‑face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral. They assess whether a qualified mental health professional can oversee the patient’s evaluation, screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions, and coordinate with the clinical team / on‑call physician to ensure appropriate treatment. In addition they interpret treatment plans to patients and families and complete administrative processes for admission and pre‑certification with external payers. They report to the assessment manager or supervisor.
Essential 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 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.
Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre‑certification with insurance companies.
Additional Information
FLSA Status: None Exempt.
Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
License:
Current clinical, social work, or license as required by state regulations.
Certifications:
CPR and De‑escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Connect with Our Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson at emma.peterson1@lifepointhealth.net.
EEOC Statement Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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The Assessment Specialist is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and assisting the caller with scheduling a face‑to‑face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral. They assess whether a qualified mental health professional can oversee the patient’s evaluation, screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions, and coordinate with the clinical team / on‑call physician to ensure appropriate treatment. In addition they interpret treatment plans to patients and families and complete administrative processes for admission and pre‑certification with external payers. They report to the assessment manager or supervisor.
Essential 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 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.
Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre‑certification with insurance companies.
Additional Information
FLSA Status: None Exempt.
Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
License:
Current clinical, social work, or license as required by state regulations.
Certifications:
CPR and De‑escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Connect with Our Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson at emma.peterson1@lifepointhealth.net.
EEOC Statement Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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