Assessment Coordinator- PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Free gym membership

Career development

Job summary

Tampa Behavioral Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Coordinator for a PRN, as-needed schedule in the Tampa area. You will assess walk-in and phone callers, schedule initial psychiatric assessments for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders, and coordinate admissions with the Care Coordination team.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries about treatment options, documentation, and referrals to other sources as needed, plus clerical support and EMR

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric health-care facilities preferred; strong clinical assessment skills required.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to assess walk-in and phone callers and schedule initial assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assess walk-in and phone callers to determine services or referrals and schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answer inquiry calls about treatment and facility services, present options, document calls, and set appointments.
• Collaborate with business office to ensure efficient admissions and triage to other sources when appropriate.
• Provide clerical support, data entry into the electronic record system, and maintain forms and supplies.
• Schedule assessments, orient patients to units, assist with discharges, and send documentation to referral sources.

Skills

Clinical assessment

CPI training

CPR certification

Psychiatric health-care experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Hospital

Schedule: PRN, as needed

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.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Fomeika Ingram by emailing at [e-mail].

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."

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.