Behavioral Health Assessment Coordinator | Make a Difference

Lifepoint Health; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Rock Springs in Georgetown, TX, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Coordinator (PRN) to manage triage, schedule initial psychiatric assessments, and support admissions. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate documentation, and coordination with clinical and administrative teams.

The position focuses on intake, treatment option discussions, and ensuring a smooth transition through admission processes in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or 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

Customer service

Triage

Psychiatric care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry

Job description

Rock Springs in Georgetown, TX, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Coordinator (PRN) to manage triage, schedule initial psychiatric assessments, and support admissions. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate documentation, and coordination with clinical and administrative teams.

The position focuses on intake, treatment option discussions, and ensuring a smooth transition through admission processes in a behavioral health setting.