Coordinator, Assessment

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital

Schedule: Full-time, night shift

Your experience matters 

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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 

Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces, we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work, as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.

How you’ll contribute 

An Assessment Coordinator who excels in this role:

•    Provides clerical support to the assessment team and acts as back up to front desk reception. Enters information into the system accurately.
•    Maintains appropriate stock of paperwork/forms and supplies to support the assessment 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. 
•    Always exhibit the company’s core values of champion patient care, do the right thing, embrace individuality, act with kindness, and making a difference together. 
•    Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).  Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

•    Knowledge in behavioral health care. 
•    Strong leadership and organizational skills.
•    Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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 for full-time and part-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.

• Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology. 

What we’re looking for 

Applicants should possess:

•    High School Diploma/GED required. 
•    One year of experience working in a psychiatric health care facility preferred. 
•    CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. 
•    De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.