Lifepoint Health·Youngstown, Ohio
The Assessment Specialist facilitates the request for services by conducting initial evaluations, documenting patient needs, and determining the appropriate level of care. They also manage admission paperwork, insurance pre-certifications, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health - $3,000 Sign On Bonus!
Schedule: Full-time, night shift Your experience matters Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health.
We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
By 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.
More about our team Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health.
With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces, we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources.
We take pride in being a place employees want to work, as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.
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.
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.
Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology.
What we’re looking for Applicants should possess: Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or social work, active RN or LSW licensure Experience: Previous experience in behavioral health hospital highly preferred.
EEOC Statement Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mercy 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.
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.
Applicants must hold a degree from an accredited school of nursing or social work and possess an active RN or LSW license. Previous experience in a behavioral health hospital setting is highly preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health assessment roles in Ohio are often competitive because employers look for licensed candidates with either nursing or counseling/social work training, plus CPR and CPI credentials or the ability to earn them quickly. This role stands out for its licensure and certification requirements, so candidates should confirm their Ohio license status and timeline for any needed CPR or CPI renewal before applying. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save time when comparing roles.
