Behavioral Health Assessment & Care Coordinator

Lifepoint Health; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

El Dorado Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to manage initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance use, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders. You will assess callers, coordinate admissions, and support the care coordination team in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong clinical assessment skills, and CPR/de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred; strong clinical assessment skills required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

El Dorado Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to manage initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance use, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders. You will assess callers, coordinate admissions, and support the care coordination team in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong clinical assessment skills, and CPR/de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire.