Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist

1 month ago
United States — RemotePart TimeClinical Psychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation as a Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist – Telehealth in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

  • Assists in the development and documentation of Discharge Safety Plans for patients who do not require inpatient admission.
  • Applies critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess risk, enhance patient safety, and ensure optimal outcomes during psychiatric consultations.
  • Maintains accurate documentation and recordkeeping to support access workflows, performance reporting, and regulatory compliance.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary communication, quality initiatives, and education related to behavioral health access and assessment practices.

Work Schedule

  • Fixed schedule.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.

Apply to join Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation as a Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist – Telehealth.

Key Skills

Psychiatric TriageLevel Of Care DeterminationsTelehealthPsychosocial HistoryDiagnostic ImpressionsReferral CoordinationEMTALA ComplianceRisk AssessmentClinical JudgmentDocumentationInterdisciplinary CommunicationMedication ManagementTreatment PlanningCritical ThinkingCustomer ServicePatient-Centered Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist position at Community Health Systems Professional Services includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Community Health Systems Professional Services 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.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote physician positions in Clinical Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Triage, Level Of Care Determinations, Telehealth, Psychosocial History, Diagnostic Impressions, Referral Coordination, EMTALA Compliance, Risk Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The specialist conducts consultative behavioral health assessments using phone and telehealth to perform psychiatric triage, determine the appropriate level of care, and coordinate placement or referral services. This role supports patient flow from emergency and inpatient settings into behavioral h...

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
2-5

Protective Factors (1)

Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Part Time

Posted

1mo ago