Director of Assessment - Behavioral Health
| Facility | Copper Springs |
| Location | Avondale, AZ |
| Career Area | Therapy |
| Job ID | #306412 |
Director of Assessment
Job Type: Full-Time
Your experience matters
At Copper 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 a Director of Assessment 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 Dian Rezendes by email [email protected], text 928.361.2278 or via phone 629.257.6052
How you'll contribute
Director ensures a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders. Oversees the assessment of the needs of walk-in and phone callers and completes initial psychiatric assessment on patients seeking treatment. Creates, revises, and implements the schedule of the assessment and referral office. Completes initial psychiatric assessment and presents symptoms to psychiatrist for best recommendation of care. Interprets treatment to patients and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment. Refers and triages patients to other sources of treatment when appropriate. Assesses, coaches and develops team skills in assessment, patient and family interaction and overall therapeutic care. Acts as part of overall Hospital leadership team. May supervise reception.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - 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.
Qualifications and requirements:
Master's degree in social work, counseling or related field required or licensed degree per state of practice guideline. RN licensure may be used per state of practice guidelines.
Previous management experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working in assessment for chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
Current unencumbered clinical social work, counselor or RN license or per state requirements. Valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.
CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
About us
Copper Springs is located in Avondale, AZ , and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Copper Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper 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.