Assessment Specialist Holyoke, Massachusetts Description LifePoint
Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate, creative and goal-oriented
Assessment Specialist tojoin the team at Valley Springs Behavioral
Health Hospital, a 150-bed free standing hospital in Holyoke, MA.
Lifepoint offers a collaborative work environment, competitive
compensation, and professional development opportunities so you can
focus on what really matters - providing quality patient care. Do not
miss the opportunity to join our team and build a career that touches
lives. Job Summary: 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. Essential Functions: Understands and adheres to hospital
compliance plan and code of conduct. Respects confidentiality at all
times; follows HIPAA guidelines for disclosing information. Adhere to
facility, department, corporate, personnel, and standard policies and
procedures. Treats all patients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity
and respect. Always appears professional. Wears name badge at all times.
Adheres to uniform standards if applicable. Qualifications: Education:
Master\'s degree in social work or counseling required. RN licensure may
be used in place of a master\'s degree or per state regulations, or
social services designee in the state of Indiana. Ohio assessment
specialists must have the following, a BSW, MSW, or RN is eligible.
Arizona assessment specialists must have the following behavioral health
technicians or registered nurses, within 24 hours, behavioral health
professionals are supervised by a facility licensed professional and are
eligible. For Indiana, an individual with a bachelor\'s degree is under
the supervision of a facility-licensed professional. Experience: Prior
experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and
geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment
skills. License: Current unencumbered clinical social work, counseling
license, or per state of practice guidelines. RN license may be accepted
but may vary based on the state. In Indiana, an MSW will be identified
as a social services designee and licensed addiction counselor (LAC)..
Valid driver\'s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR),
along with proof of insurance when using own auto. Additional
Requirements: CPR and CPI certified within 30 days. May be required to
work flexible hours and overtime, and ability to meet typing keyboard
expectations. With proper credentials, Specialist may be required to
complete vitals check on patients.