Assessment Coordinator at Lifepoint Health

Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient assessment, Psychiatric triage, Scheduling, Data entry, Electronic record system, Clerical support, Admission processing, Customer service, Communication, Referral management, Crisis intervention, Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Schedule: Salary Range: Your experience matters: At Valley Springs Behavioral Hospital, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. Our programs offer customized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation or orthopedic injury. How you’ll contribute: Assesses the needs of walk‑in and telephone callers, schedules initial psychiatric assessments, triages patients to appropriate services, responds to treatment inquiries, and facilitates a smooth transition into the admission process. Additional responsibilities include: * 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. What we offer: Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts * Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees * Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage * Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching * Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness * Professional development and growth opportunities Qualifications and requirements: * Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. EEOC Statement Valley Springs Behavioral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Springs Behavioral Hospital 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.

Responsibilities

The Assessment Coordinator assesses walk-in and telephone callers to determine appropriate psychiatric services and schedules initial assessments. They also provide clerical support, manage admission paperwork, and facilitate a smooth transition for patients into the facility.