ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (MA/MSW/RN)WEEKENDS

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Student loan program

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center, Inc. seeks an Assessment Coordinator (MA/MSW/RN) to determine level of care and perform crisis intervention for children and adolescents.

The role includes initial contact with referral sources, coordinating referral and intake, and ensuring smooth admission processes. The position requires a Masters degree in a related field or RN licensure with 2+ years in counseling, preferably in psychiatric settings.

Qualifications

• Requires a Masters in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field or RN licensure.
• Two+ years of counseling experience, preferably in general psychiatric settings.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention and determine appropriate level of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person level of care determinations and crisis intervention.
• Serve as initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
• Coordinate referral and intake process; determine and communicate level of care.
• Facilitate admission processes and maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling experience

Inpatient/outpatient psychiatry

Education

Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field

Registered Nurse

Job description

Responsibilities

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.

www.LOBHC.com

Laurel Oaks is searching for an Assessment Coordinator (MA/MSW/RN) to join our team. The Admissions Coordinator provides in-person level of care determinations and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required. Or Registered Nurse required.
• Two years or more counseling experience preferably in a general psychiatric setting (outpatient or inpatient) and crisis intervention.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.