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Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist - Nights

Community Health Systems

Antioch, TN

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Antioch, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Summary


The Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist conducts consultative behavioral health assessments via phone and telehealth platforms, performing psychiatric triage, determining appropriate level of care, and coordinating placement or referral services. This role supports behavioral health access across affiliated and non-affiliated facilities and plays a key role in improving patient flow from emergency departments and inpatient settings into behavioral health programs. The Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist ensures timely access to definitive care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and clinical best practices.


Essential Functions


+ Conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments using telephonic and televideo modalities to support level of care determinations across affiliated and non-affiliated sites.

+ Formulates diagnostic impressions based on psychosocial history, clinical presentation, review of systems, and patient-reported symptoms.

+ Coordinates disposition and referral processes by collaborating with providers, hospital staff, patients, and families to ensure timely and appropriate placement.

+ Ensures compliance with EMTALA requirements during all assessment and referral activities; escalates concerns to the Behavioral Health Access Director as needed.

+ Assists in the development and documentation of Discharge Safety Plans for patients who do not require inpatient admission.

+ Applies critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess risk, enhance patient safety, and ensure optimal outcomes during psychiatric consultations.

+ Maintains accurate documentation and recordkeeping to support access workflows, performance reporting, and regulatory compliance.

+ Participates in interdisciplinary communication, quality initiatives, and education related to behavioral health access and assessment practices.

+ If Nurse Practitioner licensed and operating under appropriate state scope:

+ Completes psychiatric evaluations, consultations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with licensure and facility guidelines.

+ Provides medication management and participates in treatment planning under the direction of the Medical Director of the Behavioral Health Access Center.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.


Qualifications


+ Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or a related behavioral health field required

+ Ph.D. preferred

+ 3-5 years of experience in behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, or psychiatric care required

+ Experience with telehealth or access center models preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


+ Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills across diverse patient populations.

+ Knowledge of behavioral health regulations, including EMTALA and applicable licensing or accrediting standards.

+ Proficiency in telehealth technologies and electronic documentation systems.

+ Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service and patient-centered care.

+ Ability to prioritize, multitask, and collaborate effectively across disciplines.


Licenses and Certifications


+ Licensed in the state of residence without restrictions (LCSW, LPC/MHSP, LMFT, PMHNP, or Psychologist), with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states required
Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

About the Company

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Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.chs.net/

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