PRN Assessment Specialist

Assessment Specialist

Job Type: PRN
Location: Woodland Springs, Conroe, TX

At Woodland Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. You are not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a PRN Assessment Specialist you are on a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

• Receive inquiry calls and schedule face‑to‑face assessments or triage to the appropriate community referral.
• Ensure assessment by a qualified mental‑health professional for patients presenting for assessment.
• Screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
• Perform a comprehensive assessment and provide quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychiatric or emotional disorders.
• Coordinate with the clinical team/on‑call physician to ensure needs are met at the facility or other appropriate community providers.
• Interpret treatment to patients and families to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
• Complete the administrative processes of admission and pre‑certification of care with external payers as necessary.

• Facilitate response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, referral process, designation of appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow‑up activity.
• Conduct initial evaluation, initiate assessment, document patient symptomology, functioning, and needs, and provide information to MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers promptly and courteously.
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork, processes, and EMTALA.
• Maintain all pre‑admission and admission paperwork with accuracy and complete all pre‑certification with insurance companies.

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required) or Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling (required).
• License: Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.
• Certifications: CPR and De‑escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Experience: Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Woodland Springs is located in Conroe, TX, and it is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

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