Assessment Coordinator - Days

Memorial Physician Practices; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off and disability coverage

Tuition assistance and 401(k) with a:e

Wellness programs and health resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TGH Behavioral Hospital in Tampa, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Coordinator to manage referrals, schedule initial psychiatric assessments and coordinate admissions for patients with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders. Strong assessment skills and experience in psychiatric settings are preferred.

Join a team focused on compassionate care and efficient patient processing, including documentation, referrals, and discharge support within a 3x12 schedule and

Qualifications

• CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Experience in psychiatric health-care settings preferred but not required; strong assessment skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Assess walk-in and phone callers to determine appropriate services or referrals and schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answer inquiry calls, present treatment options, document calls and set appointments.
• Collaborate with business office staff to ensure efficient admission processes and triage patients if needed.
• Provide clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager and team, including data entry into the electronic record system.
• Maintain 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 and orient patients to units and outpatient programs; assist with discharges and send documentation to referral sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Hospital

Schedule: Full Time, Days, 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."