Assessment Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Assessment Coordinator

Schedule: Full Time Days

Your experience matters

Copper Springs Hospital Avondale 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 youre 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.

More about our team

Copper Springs in Avondale Arizona is a72-bedbehavioral health offers both inpatient and outpatient services for adults adolescents and their facility provides a range of treatments for mental health and addiction issues. Copper Spring is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

How youll contribute

A Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) who excels in this role:

Assesses the needs of walkin 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.

Essential Functions

• Assess walkin 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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation full time positions also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• 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 were looking foran applicant with passion about patient care and 21 years of age or older.

• Requires strong customer service and triage skills to manage inquiries and coordinate admissions.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric or geriatric patients preferred; strong clinical assessment skills required.
• Certifications: CPR and deescalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

More about Copper Springs

Copper Springs is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Avondale AZ community for over eight years. We are proud to be recognized Joint Commission Accredited and Psych Armor certified.

EEOC Statement

Copper Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.