Assessment Coordinator PRN, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Carrollton, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

An Assessment Coordinator PRN, Behavioral Health, joining the team at Carrollton Springs, part of Lifepoint Health. Lifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast, committed to prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional care for patients. This role is vital in making communities healthier by providing meaningful services to those in need.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric or geriatric patients preferred; strong clinical assessment skills required.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED