Assessment Specialist, RN

Position

Assessment Specialist, RN at Lifepoint Health®

$42.00/hr - $60.00/hr

• Job Type: Fulltime (0.8 FTE)
• Schedule:
  
  12‑hour shifts, nights (11:00 pm – 7:30 am), every other weekend, holiday rotation

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. It offers compassionate, high‑quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co‑occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. Programs include inpatient mental health and co‑occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

• Receive inquiry calls and facilitate timely face‑to‑face assessments or direct callers to appropriate community resources.
• Conduct or ensure comprehensive assessments by qualified mental health professionals for individuals presenting with psychiatric, emotional, or substance use concerns.
• Screen for medical and behavioral emergencies, provide high‑quality therapeutic care, and assist patients in accessing appropriate treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders.

• Current state RN license.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program or hold relevant state licensure.
• Unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• 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: tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with 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.

"Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Recruiter:
Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter.
Phone: 629‑257‑6103.
Email: brand
Or schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health.