Assessment Coordinator - PRN

Westpark Springs; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpark Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Coordinator to support psychiatric services and admissions. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, patient triage, and coordination with the Care Coordination Manager to ensure efficient intake processes.

You will schedule assessments, orient patients to units, and assist with discharges, while documenting interactions and maintaining required paperwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with adult and geriatric patients preferred; strong clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess walk‑in and phone callers to determine services or referrals and schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answer inquiries about treatment and facility services; present options and set appointments.
• Collaborate with the business office to ensure efficient admission and triage patients to referral sources as needed.
• Provide clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager and team, including data entry into the electronic records 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 and orient patients to units and outpatient programs; assist with discharges and send documentation to referrals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Westpark Springs 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.

Assessment Coordinator

Westpark Springs 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

• 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 for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience: Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

More About Westpark Springs

Westpark Springs proud to be recognized as Joint Commission Accredited and Psych Armor Certified.

EEOC Statement

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

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.