Assessment Coordinator, PRN Behavioral Health

Assessment Coordinator

Schedule:   PRN

Your experience matters 

 Carrollton Springs is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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

* Assesses 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.
* Answers inquiry calls regarding treatment and facility services, present
treatment options, document calls, and set appointments for callers seeking
treatment.
* Collaborates with business office staff to ensure an efficient admission
process and refer or triage patients to other treatment sources when
appropriate.
* Provides clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager and team,
including data entry into the electronic record system.
* Maintains an appropriate stock of forms and supplies to support the Care
Coordination Department.
* Checks in patient belongings, processes consent forms, and coordinates
admission paperwork.
* Schedules assessment appointments, orients patients to units and outpatient
programs, assists with discharges, and sends documentation to referral
sources within required timeframes.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for  
Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED. Additional requirements

include

* Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical
dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric or geriatric patients preferred;
strong clinical assessment skills required.

* CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any
patient contact.

* De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and
prior to any patient contact.

* Requires strong customer service and triage skills to manage inquiries and
coordinate admissions

More about Carrollton Springs

Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospital offering exceptional
care to the Carrollton, TX community.  

EEOC Statement

“Carrollton Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carrollton 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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.