Assessment Coordinator

Lifepoint Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Tampa Behavioral Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Coordinator to manage initial psychiatric assessments for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and emotional disorders. You'll coordinate admissions, document calls, and support the Care Coordination team in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

The role emphasizes strong clinical assessment, crisis response readiness, and seamless patient intake processes within a 3x12 night schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment skills required.
• CPR certification and CPI within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Assess walk-in and phone callers to determine services or referrals and schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answer inquiry calls, present treatment options, document calls and set appointments.
• Collaborate with Care Coordination to ensure efficient admission process and refer or triage patients as appropriate.
• Provide clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager and team, including data entry.
• Maintain stock of forms and supplies for the Care Coordination Department.
• Check in patient belongings, process consent forms, and coordinate admission paperwork.
• Schedule assessment appointments and orient patients to units and programs; assist with discharges and document sending.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Hospital

Schedule: Full Time, Nights 3x12 hours shifts, alternating weekends

Your experience matters

Tampa Behavioral Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 an Assessment Coordinator 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.

How you'll contribute

An Assessment Coordinator who excels in this role:

• Assess walk-in and phone callers to determine appropriate services or referrals and schedule initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders.
• Answer inquiry calls regarding treatment and facility services, present treatment options, document calls, and set appointments for callers seeking treatment.
• Collaborate with business office staff to ensure an efficient admission process and refer or triage patients to other treatment sources when appropriate.
• Provide clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager and team, including data entry into the electronic record system.
• Maintain an appropriate stock of forms and supplies to support the Care Coordination Department.
• Check in patient belongings, process consent forms, and coordinate admission paperwork.
• Schedule assessment appointments, orient patients to units and outpatient programs, assist with discharges, and send documentation to referral sources within required timeframes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• High school diploma of GED required
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred; strong clinical assessment skills required.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

EEOC Statement

"TGH Behavioral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TGH Behavioral Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."\