# Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

- **Company:** Lifepoint Health
- **Published:** Jul 16, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, Texas
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** RN, CPR / First Aid
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## About

**Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am-4pm**

**Your experience matters **

Collin Springs/Changes-McKinney is part of [Lifepoint Health](https://lifepointhealth.net/locations), 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 pre-certification with insurance companies 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, 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).
- **Professional Development**: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

**What we’re looking for** Applicants should have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required) or a Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling (required). Additional requirements include:

- Current clinical, social work or RN license as required by state regulations
- CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

**More about Collin Springs**

**Collin**** Springs **is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the McKinney, TX community.

**EEOC Statement**

Collin** Springs** is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Collin Springs** is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

## Benefits

- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Student loan repayment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs

Source: https://medjoblist.com/jobs/assessment-specialist-behavioral-health-lifepoint-health-b5eaf9b9-b520-4bc9-a0aa-af65b12f5154