Assessment Coordinator, PRN Behavioral Health

Assessment Coordinator

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Carrollton Springs is part 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.

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 time frames.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

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

“Carrollton Springsis 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.