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Lifepoint Health®

Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®, West Chester, Ohio, United States

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Beckett Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

How You'll Contribute An

Assessment Specialist

who excels in this role:

Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow‑up activity.

Conducts initial evaluation, initiates 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, completing all pre‑certification with insurance companies.

Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to base compensation, this position also offers:

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 We're Looking For Applicants should have a current clinical, social work, or RN license in the state of OH. Additional requirements include:

Associate's degree in nursing or Master's degree in social work/counseling required.

Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.

Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

CPR and de‑escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

More About Beckett Springs Beckett Springs is a 48‑bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Chester community for over 10 years. We are proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission and to be recognized for the Psych Armor Certification.

EEOC Statement "Beckett Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Beckett Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Part‑time

Job function:

Education and Training

Industries:

Hospitals and Health Care

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