Phone Counselor Assessor (Remote), Behavioral Health at Lifepoint Health, Remote

Phone Counselor Assessor (Remote), Behavioral Health at Lifepoint Health, remote. Full-time. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Phone Counselor Assessor- Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-Time (Remote)
SUNDAY - THURSDAY 2:30PM-11:00PM EST or TUESDAY- SATURDAY 10:00AM-6:30PM EST
Your experience matters
We are a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phone Counselor Assessor 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Behavioral Health Phone Counselor Assessor serves as the initial point of contact for individuals seeking behavioral health or substance use services. This role manages inquiry calls, schedules face‑to‑face and phone assessments, performs tele‑evaluations, and triages individuals based on safety and risk. The Behavioral Health Phone Counselor Assessor screens for medical and behavioral emergencies and ensures timely evaluation by a qualified mental health professional. The Behavioral Health Phone Counselor Assessor conducts comprehensive screenings, coordinates patient care with clinical staff and on‑call physicians, and provides clear treatment guidance to patients and families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation, and under supervision, if required per state regulations.

Additional Information:
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body is required for extended use of computers. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts. Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment.

In hospital/behavioral health environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.