Assessment Specialist; RN

Shift

7pm-7am

Dublin, OH

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is a nationally known healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, reduce addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve.

We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters–providing quality patient care.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for employees and families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

• Receive inquiry calls and assist callers with scheduling a face‑to‑face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral.
• Assess or 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 of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinate with the clinical team/on‑call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or another appropriate community provider.
• Interpret treatment to patients and families to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
• Complete administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary.

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required.
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact; must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills.