Admissions Assessment Specialist

BHC Mesilla Valley Hospital, LLC; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed behavioral health facility serving New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. The Assessment Coordinator screens potential admissions and determines an appropriate level of care to recommend to physicians, interfacing with medical staff, department heads and external case managers.

Monday-Friday daytime hours are required. Part of Universal Health Services, a national provider of hospital and behavioral health services, MVH collaborates across departments and with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or a clinically related mental health field.
• New Mexico licenses preferred: LPC, LMSW, LAT, LMHC, LISW, LPCC or LMFT.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential admissions and determine appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with medical staff, department heads and external case managers.
• Maintain availability Monday–Friday daytime hours.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health field

Job description

Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed behavioral health facility serving New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. The Assessment Coordinator screens potential admissions and determines an appropriate level of care to recommend to physicians, interfacing with medical staff, department heads and external case managers.

Monday-Friday daytime hours are required. Part of Universal Health Services, a national provider of hospital and behavioral health services, MVH collaborates across departments and with