Behavioral Health Therapist
Lynchburg, VA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Therapist - Behavioral Health

Location

• Lynchburg, Virginia

Employment Type

• Travel contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Role: Assessment Specialist in Behavioral Health
• Shift: Night shift (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend hours: Every other weekend
• Call requirements: None
• Number of openings: 2

Unit Information

• Department: Behavioral Health Intake
• Patient population: All
• Assessment rooms available: 7
• Equipment used: Computer, vitals machine, breathalyzer, metal detection wand
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems: Cerner, Meditech, LINQ

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mental Health license in Virginia, such as:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Minimum of 1 year of mental health experience, including experience within the last year

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate response to service requests including initial response, assessment, referral, level of care designation, admission, and follow-up
• Conduct initial evaluations and assessments; document patient symptomology, functioning, and needs
• Provide information to physicians based on assessments
• Maintain accuracy in all pre-admission and admission paperwork; complete insurance pre-certifications
• Demonstrate knowledge of Emergency Detention and EMTALA paperwork and processes
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of behavioral health care
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse healthcare team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Dress Code

• Business casual attire required
• Unacceptable attire includes: blue jeans, open-toe shoes, tank tops, sweats, sandals, hoodies

This position offers an opportunity to work in a behavioral health intake setting with a focus on assessment and coordination of care during night shifts.