Assessment Coordinator
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Assessment Coordinator - Woodland Springs Your experience matters At Woodland Springs 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. How you'll contribute Coordinator assess the needs of walk-in and phone callers to ensure their referral to the service or resource to best address those needs. Coordinator assists in scheduling initial psychiatric assessment on patients seeking treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders and presents symptoms to psychiatrist for best recommendation of care. Coordinator refers and triages patients to other sources of treatment when appropriate. Coordinator answers all inquiry calls regarding treatment and the facility, presents treatment options, documents calls and sets appointments for callers seeking treatment. Coordinator works with the business office to ensure smooth transition into the admission process.ResponsibilitiesProvides 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.QualificationsEducation: High school degree or equivalent preferred.Experience: 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.License: Valid driver's licenseAdditional Requirements: 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. About UsWoodland Springs is a 96-bed behavioral health hospital located in Conroe, Texas. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.Programs include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).EEOC StatementWoodland Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Woodland 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.