Evening Behavioral Health Assessment Coordinator

Copper Springs Behavioral Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance for career growth

Employee well-being programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Copper Springs East, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Coordinator to schedule initial psychiatric assessments and referrals for individuals seeking treatment. You will support the Care Coordination team, handle call inquiries, and assist with admissions paperwork in a dynamic behavioral health setting.

The role emphasizes thorough patient intake, collaboration with office staff, and timely documentation to refer patients to appropriate services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous 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.
• 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

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Schedule coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic medical record system

Job description

Copper Springs East, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Coordinator to schedule initial psychiatric assessments and referrals for individuals seeking treatment. You will support the Care Coordination team, handle call inquiries, and assist with admissions paperwork in a dynamic behavioral health setting.

The role emphasizes thorough patient intake, collaboration with office staff, and timely documentation to refer patients to appropriate services.