Assessment Specialist- Part Time, Weekends at Lifepoint Health

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Referral Process, Level of Care Determination, Admission Process, Symptomology Documentation, Customer Service, Emergency Detention Paperwork, EMTALA Knowledge, Preadmission Paperwork, Admission Paperwork, Pre-certification, Patient Monitoring, Chemical Dependency Experience, Dual Diagnosis Experience, Psychiatric Patient Care, Geriatric Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Health Hospital Schedule: Part Time- Days, Saturday & Sunday (2x12 hours shifts) Your experience matters Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Tampa General Hospital. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialist joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute An Assessment Specialist who excels in this role: * Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, the referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow-up activity. * Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs, and provides information to MD for LOC determination. * Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers promptly and courteously. * Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA. * Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies. * Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. * 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. * Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. What we’re looking for * Associate's Degree in Nursing Required or Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling required. * 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 * 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. Maybe required to work flexible hours and overtime. EEOC Statement “Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Responsibilities

The Assessment Specialist facilitates the entire response process for service requests, including initial response, assessment, referral, determining the appropriate level of care, admission, and follow-up activities. This role involves conducting initial evaluations, documenting patient needs and symptoms, and communicating with physicians for Level of Care determination.