Assessment Specialist, RN

Assessment Specialist - RN

Job Type: Fulltime.

Schedule:

12‑hour shifts, Mid‑Shift 11:00 am–11:30 pm, every other weekend, Holiday rotation.

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, offers compassionate, high‑quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co‑occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors.

The Assessment Specialist - RN is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and facilitating timely face‑to‑face assessments or directing callers to appropriate community resources. Within a behavioral health setting, the RN conducts or ensures comprehensive assessments by qualified mental health professionals for individuals presenting with psychiatric, emotional, or substance use concerns. The role includes screening for medical and behavioral emergencies, providing high‑quality therapeutic care, and assisting patients in accessing appropriate treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders.

• Current state RN license.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• 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 medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Hourly range: $38.30–$51.70 per hour.

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.