Behavioral Health Assessment Coordinator

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

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.