Coordinator, Assessment

Lifepoint Health®; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking an Assessment Coordinator for the El Dorado Springs facility to support intake, scheduling, and referrals, ensuring timely access to psychiatric services. You will collaborate with the Care Coordination team to streamline admissions and coordinate documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma, prior psychiatric facility experience, and CPR/de‑escalation certification within 30 days of hire. On‑site, full‑time with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility preferred.
• CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess walk‑in and phone callers to determine services and schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answer inquiry calls, present treatment options, document calls, and set appointments.
• Collaborate with business office to ensure efficient admission process and triage patients.
• Provide clerical support to Care Coordination Manager and team, including data entry.
• Maintain stock of forms and supplies for the Care Coordination Department.
• Coordinate admission paperwork and schedule assessments and discharges as required.

Skills

Assessment coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your Experience Matters

El Dorado Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Assessment Coordinator

Assessment CoordinatorFacility Name: El Dorado SpringsSchedule: Full-TimeEl Dorado Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

An Assessment Coordinator who excels in this role:

• 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.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred; strong clinical assessment skills required.
• Certifications: CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

EEOC Statement

El Dorado Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. El Dorado Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.