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Lifepoint Health·McKinney, TX

Assessment Specialist, RN Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health / PsychFull time3×12h · Nights
iPosting details
ScheduleNights · 3x12s · 36 h/wk · Full time
RequirementsRN license · CPR
SourceLifepoint Health · posted Oct 5, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
Certifications
✓CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Education
✓Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Qualifications
✓Additional requirements include:
✓Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients preferred.
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓401(k) with match
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Paid parental leave
✓Life and disability insurance
+Lifepoint Health
78RN roles open
McKinneyTX · 29 mi to Dallas
Pay for this position
Estimated
$46/hr$46/hr · typical behavioral health pay in Texas
Typical behavioral health pay in Texas
Texas RN postings that list paymedian $37.00 – $55.97
$30/hr$65/hr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
Certifications
✓CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Education
✓Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Qualifications
✓Additional requirements include:
✓Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients preferred.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistance

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About the role

Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity