Assessment Coordinator - Days

Lifepoint Health®; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Tampa Behavioral Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to manage initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment. You will handle walk-ins and inquiries, coordinate admissions, and support the care coordination team.

Join a facility focused on compassionate care with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities, including tuition assistance and wellness programs, to support your professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills preferred.
• CPR certification and CPI within 30 days of employment; prior to patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Assess walk-in and phone callers to determine appropriate services and schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answer inquiry calls about treatment options, document calls, and schedule appointments.
• Collaborate with the business office to ensure an efficient admission process and triage patients to other sources when appropriate.
• Provide clerical support to Care Coordination Manager and team; data entry into the electronic record system.
• 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, orient patients to units and outpatient programs, assist with discharges, and send documentation to referral sources on time.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Referral coordination

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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.

Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Hospital

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

Assessment Coordinator

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."