Assessment Coordinator - Behavioral Health

Schedule: Full Time

Your experience matters

El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health 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.

How you'll contribute

An Assessment Coordinator who excels in this role:

• Provides clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager and Care Coordination Team and acts as pack up to front desk reception. Enters information into the Medik system accurately.
• Maintains appropriate stock of paperwork/forms and supplies to support the Care Coordination Department.
• Checks in patient belongings with accuracy and documents appropriately.
• Processes consent forms and coordinates admission paperwork for unit.
• Provides assistance to other units and departments as needed.
• Sends appropriate documentation to referral sources in the appropriate timeframe.
• Provides assistance with discharges.
• Schedules appointments for incoming assessments paying close attention to the needs of the patient.
• Assists in the orientation of patients to units and to outpatient programs.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - 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.

What we're looking for

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
• Valid driver's license
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
• With proper credentials, Coordinator may be required to complete vitals check on patients.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Dian Rezendes by emailing [email protected].

More about El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health

El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health is a 106-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Tucson community.

EEOC Statement

"El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health 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.