Assessment Specialist; RN - PRN

Assessment Specialist PRN

Clinician Opening

Copper Springs East, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a nationally recognized healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network across the country, is seeking passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use issues. Our philosophy is based on a psychosocial model of care aimed at reducing suicide rates, decreasing addiction-related deaths, reversing the decline in life expectancy, and improving community productivity.

We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling to support quality patient care. Join our team in Gilbert, Arizona, to build a career that makes a difference.

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full-time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• UKG Wallet - voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit allowing employees to access their pay on their schedule

What you will do in this role:

• Receive inquiry calls and assist callers with scheduling face-to-face assessments or triage to appropriate community referrals.
• Ensure assessments are conducted by qualified mental health professionals for patients presenting for evaluation.
• Screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and provide quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric/emotional disorders; coordinate with the clinical team or on-call physician to meet these needs either at the facility or through community providers.
• Interpret treatment plans to patients and families to reduce fear and other barriers to acceptance and continuation of care. Complete administrative processes for admission and precertification with external payers as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling required; RN licensure may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree or per state regulations. Current, unencumbered clinical social work or counseling license, or RN license, per state guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license, favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and proof of insurance if using personal vehicle.
• Ability to meet typing and keyboard expectations.
• CPR and CPI certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare setting working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Strong clinical assessment skills are essential.