Behavioral Health Assessment & Admissions Coordinator

Socket.dev; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrollton Springs, part Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join our behavioral health team in Carrollton, TX. This PRN position involves evaluating walk‑in and phone inquiries, scheduling initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment, and coordinating admissions to ensure a smooth, compassionate patient experience.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience in a psychiatric health-care setting, CPR and de‑escalation certifications,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred; strong clinical assessment skills.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• De‑escalation certification within 30 days of employment.
• Strong customer service and triage skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses walk-in and phone callers to determine services or referrals and schedules initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answers inquiry calls, presents treatment options, documents calls, and sets appointments.
• Collaborates with the business office to ensure efficient admissions and triage patients to other sources.
• Provides clerical support to Care Coordination Manager and team, including data entry into the electronic record system.
• Maintains an appropriate stock of forms and supplies to support the Care Coordination Department.
• Checks in patient belongings, processes consent forms, and coordinates admission paperwork.
• Schedules assessment appointments, orients patients to units and outpatient programs, assists with discharges, and forwards documentation to referral sources within required timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Carrollton Springs, part Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join our behavioral health team in Carrollton, TX. This PRN position involves evaluating walk‑in and phone inquiries, scheduling initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment, and coordinating admissions to ensure a smooth, compassionate patient experience.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience in a psychiatric health-care setting, CPR and de‑escalation certifications,