Assessment Clinician, PRN
Lifepoint Health® · Englewood, Colorado, United States
Assessment Clinician-PRN
Facility: Denver Springs, Englewood
Job Type: PRN
Application Deadline: 12/28/2026
Your experience matters
At Denver Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an Assessment Clinician 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.
Connect with our Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lindsay Simboli by email Lindsay.simboli1@lifepointhealth.net, text 737-268-9063 or via phone 737-268-9063
How you’ll contribute
- Receives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral.
- Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment.
- Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
- Performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders
- Coordinate with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or other appropriate community providers.
- Interprets treatment to patients and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
- Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Qualifications and requirements
- Master's degree in social work or counseling required, current state licensure, Independent Licensure highly preferred
- Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric
- patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
- CPR and CPI certified within 30 days.
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime, and ability to meet typing keyboard expectations. With proper credentials, Specialist may be required to complete vitals check on patients.
Rate: $38 Per Hour
EEOC Statement
Denver Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denver Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.