Assessment Coordinator - Nights
Lifepoint Health® · Tampa, FL · 1 mo ago
On-siteTrainingFull-time
Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Hospital
About the role
Tampa Behavioral Hospital is part of 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.
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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.
Skills
- Strong clinical assessment skills required.
- CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Schedule
Full Time, Nights 3x12 hours shifts, alternating weekends