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Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health·Lafayette, Indiana

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

The Assessment Specialist facilitates the response to service requests, conducts initial evaluations, and documents patient needs. They also maintain admission paperwork and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Assessment Specialist Schedule

  • Part-time Your experience matters Sycamore Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 Assessment Specialist 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
  • Assessment
  • Specialist who excels in this role: Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and 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 in a prompt and courteous manner. Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA. Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all precertification with insurance companies. 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 for full-time and part-time 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 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 (required).
  • Additional requirements include: Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and adolescent patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills. Current unencumbered clinical social work, counseling license, or per state of practice guidelines. More about Sycamore Springs Sycamore Springs is a 48-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lafayette, IN community for over 13 years. We are proud to be recognized for our Joint Commission accreditation and Psych Armor Certification. EEOC Statement “Sycamore Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sycamore 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.

Requirements

A Master's degree in social work or counseling is required, along with a current clinical license. Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility and strong clinical assessment skills are preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Customer Service
  • Assessment
  • Documentation
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Insurance Precertification
  • Emergency Detention

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Financial Protection & PTO
  • Financial & Career Growth
  • Employee Well-being

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Lafayette, Indiana
Posted
Feb 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lifepoint Health

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is a system of hospitals located across Middle Tennessee with a vision of transforming healthcare by improving health outcomes, enhancing the patient experience, and improving access and convenience. Visit one of our critical access...

Salary listed on 320 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health roles in Indiana

Indiana behavioral-health roles often see steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates with graduate training and an active associate-level license. These positions can be competitive because employers look for applicants who are already licensed in Indiana and are progressing toward full licensure. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster; a practical next step is to confirm your license status and match your graduate field to the posting before applying.

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