Assessment Specialist

Facility Name:

Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health Position:

Assessment Specialist Your experience matters Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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 RN 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.

More about our team:

Cottonwood Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Olathe, KS, part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for adults (18+) and include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment and detox, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). Our BH is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow! What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic assessment specialist that is passionate about helping people and is a team player.

Reports to:

Assessment Manager/Supervisor What will you do in this role: This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

Qualifications Education:

Associate's Degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling is required for position.

Experience:

Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

License:

Current clinical, social work, or RN license as required by state regulations.

Certifications:

CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire. Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities is strongly preferred.

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
• tailored 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).

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Professional Development:

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. EEOC Statement Cottonwood Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottonwood 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.