Assistant Director of Assessment at Lifepoint Health

West Chester Township, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assessment, Therapeutic Care, Substance Abuse Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Psychiatric Disorders Treatment, Triage, Referral, Liaison, Patient Coordination, Admission Procedures, Clinical Social Work, Counseling, Psychiatric Healthcare, Chemical Dependency Treatment, CPR Certification, Crisis Prevention Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Assistant Director of Assessment, Behavioral Health Full-time, Monday-Friday Your experience matters Beckett Springs is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assistant Director of Assessment joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. 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 Assistant Director of Assessment who excels in this role: * Ensures comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders * Oversees the assessment of the needs of walk-in and phone callers and completes initial psychiatric assessment on patients seeking treatment * Creates, revises, and implements the schedule of the assessment and referral office * Refers and triages patients to other sources of treatment when appropriate * Functions as a liaison between physicians and families, coordinates with transportation services, and other mental health facilities to organize the admission procedures. * Ensures that all vital patient assessment information is referred accurately to the attending physicians, and that patient historical information obtained is complete to facilitate an accurate determination for the appropriate level of care. 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 —benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. * 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: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and 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. What we’re looking for Applicants should have a Master’s degree in social work or counseling and relevant state licensure. Additional requirements include: * Current unencumbered clinical social work, counselor, or RN license in the state of Ohio * Previous experience in inpatient psychiatric healthcare required. * A knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles required. * CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment * Valid driver’s license and favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) More about Beckett Springs Beckett Springs is a 48-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Chester community for over 10 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission and be recognized for the Psych Armor Certification. EEOC Statement “Beckett Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Beckett Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Assessment ensures comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care for patients with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders. This role involves overseeing patient needs assessment, managing the assessment office schedule, referring patients appropriately, and coordinating admission procedures with physicians and other facilities.