Assessment Specialist PRN, Behavioral Health

This Assessment Specialist PRN, Behavioral Health position at Lifepoint Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Behavioral Health position at Lifepoint Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This position is based in Carrollton, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical assessment, Psychiatric evaluation, Emergency detention processes, EMTALA compliance, Patient symptomology documentation, Customer service, Insurance pre-certification, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Assessment Specialist facilitates the request for services, including initial evaluations, assessments, and the determination of appropriate levels of care. They also manage admission paperwork, insurance pre-certifications, and coordinate with physicians to ensure patient needs are met.