Behavioral Health Assessment Coordinator (PRN)

Lifepoint Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Career Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health’s Tampa Behavioral Hospital is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join our team on a PRN schedule. You’ll assess walk-in and phone callers, schedule initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders, and coordinate admissions.

You’ll collaborate with the business office to streamline admissions, provide clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager, and maintain forms and documentation for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred; strong clinical assessment skills required.
• CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact.

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 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

CPR certification

CPI training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

Lifepoint Health’s Tampa Behavioral Hospital is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join our team on a PRN schedule. You’ll assess walk-in and phone callers, schedule initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders, and coordinate admissions.

You’ll collaborate with the business office to streamline admissions, provide clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager, and maintain forms and documentation for