Assessment Coordinator, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Vancouver, WA

2d • $22 - $30

About The Position

The Assessment Coordinator assesses walk-in and telephone callers to determine their needs, schedules initial psychiatric assessments, triages patients to appropriate services, answers treatment inquiries, and supports a smooth transition into admission. The role serves individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders, and provides clerical and administrative support to the Care Coordination Department.

Requirements

• Strong clinical assessment skills are required.
• CPR and de-escalation certifications are required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess walk-in and telephone callers to determine appropriate services or referrals and schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answer treatment and facility-service inquiries, present treatment options, document calls, and set appointments for people seeking treatment.
• Collaborate with business office staff to support 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 entering data into the electronic record system.
• Maintain appropriate stocks of forms and supplies for 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave.
• At least 10 days of paid time off per year for full-time employees.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED