Assessment Specialist, Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health
| Facility | Denver Springs |
| Location | Englewood, CO |
| Career Area | Rehabilitation |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Shift | Varied |
| Date Posted | 08/21/2025 |
| Job ID | #310583 |
Assessment Specialist, Registered Nurse (RN)
Facility: Denver Springs
Job Type: Full-Time
Wage scale: $38 - $51 per hour
Schedule: Fri-Sun 7a-7:30p
Your experience matters
At Lifepoint Rehabilitation, 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 Specialist, Registered Nurse (RN) 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 [email protected], 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, phone, or tele-assessment-Triages individuals based on safety risk.
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; coordinates with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met at the facility or other appropriate community providers.
Interprets treatment to patient 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:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
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.
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.
About us
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient's unique needs and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and deliver on the promise made to patients.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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.