Assessment Specialist - Behavioral Health

Assessment Specialist - Behavioral Health

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Well Bridge Healthcare Fort Worth is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. The organization is driven by a commitment to prioritizing staff well‑being so that exceptional care can be delivered to others. As an Assessment Specialist, you will be dedicated to making communities healthier.

Full Time - Days

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, referral process, designation of appropriate care level, admission into services, and 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 while assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork accurately, and completes all pre‑certification with insurance companies.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN 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:
  Higher education and certification 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.

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Current licensure: LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT, LMFTA.
• CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Strong clinical experience required; background in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis preferred.

Well Bridge Healthcare Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.