Behavioral Health Assessment Coordinator

Lifepoint Health; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Life Insurance

Education Tuition Support

Loan Assistance

401(k) with company match

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

El Dorado Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to manage intake of walk-in and phone callers, schedule initial psychiatric assessments for substance use, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders, and collaborate with the admissions team.

The role emphasizes clerical support, documentation, coordination of admission paperwork, and ensuring timely referrals, with CPR certification required and a strong emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Psychiatric care

Assessment skills

Scheduling

Patient experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

El Dorado Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to manage intake of walk-in and phone callers, schedule initial psychiatric assessments for substance use, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders, and collaborate with the admissions team.

The role emphasizes clerical support, documentation, coordination of admission paperwork, and ensuring timely referrals, with CPR certification required and a strong emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care.