Assessment Coordinator- PRN

Lifepoint Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Career Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health’s Tampa Behavioral Hospital is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join our team on a PRN schedule. You’ll assess walk-in and phone callers, schedule initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders, and coordinate admissions.

You’ll collaborate with the business office to streamline admissions, provide clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager, and maintain forms and documentation for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred; strong clinical assessment skills required.
• CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Assess walk‑in and phone callers to determine appropriate services or referrals and schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answer inquiry calls regarding treatment and facility services, present treatment options, document calls, and set appointments.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

CPR certification

CPI training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Hospital
Schedule: PRN, as needed

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.

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

• C omprehensive 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."