Lifepoint Health
Location
Youngstown, Ohio
The Assessment Specialist conducts face-to-face clinical assessments, triages patients for appropriate levels of care, and coordinates with physicians to ensure comprehensive treatment. They also manage administrative admission processes, including precertification with insurance payers and documentation of patient symptomology.
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing or a Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling, along with a current clinical, social work, or RN license. Proficiency in emergency detention processes, EMTALA, and clinical assessment skills is required, with CPR and de-escalation certifications needed within 30 days of hire.
Facility Name: Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital
Part time (Rotating Nights- 7pm - 7am)
Your experience matters
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/supervisor
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Associate's Degree in Nursing Required or Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling required.
Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.
CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
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