Assessment Coordinator – PRN

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) in Washington, DC seeks an Assessment Coordinator to be the first contact for behavioral health services, conduct comprehensive assessments, and coordinate admissions. You will work with clinical professionals, referral partners, and hospital departments to ensure timely, supportive care.

Ideal candidates are licensed behavioral health professionals with strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or a clinical mental health field.
• Current LPC or LICSW license in DC.
• Minimum one year in a psychiatric and chemical dependency setting.
• One to three years in intake/admissions in managed care.
• CPR/BLS certification per AHA.
• Experience with referral agencies and community providers.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and behavioral health assessment.
• Familiar with voluntary/involuntary admissions and court commitments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical needs assessments and evaluate patient presentations.
• Facilitate admissions by completing pre-evaluation questionnaires and documenting assessments.
• Coordinate with supervisors and teams to prioritize assessments and 24-hour coverage.
• Schedule diagnostic evaluations and confirm appointments to ensure timely access.
• Support insurance verification, finances, and admission certifications with Business Office.
• Guide patients and families through admissions, explain expectations, and provide tours.
• Maintain communications with referral sources and clinical partners for coordinated admissions.
• Support admissions processing, quality assurance, staff development, and process improvement.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Compassion

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

MSW or clinical mental health degree

DC LPC/LICSW license

Job description

Responsibilities

Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare.

Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Assessment Coordinator to serve as an important first point of contact for individuals seeking behavioral health services, conducting comprehensive assessments, coordinating admissions, and helping patients and families navigate the next steps in their care. In this role, you will collaborate with clinical professionals, referral partners, and hospital departments to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate, and supportive care.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed behavioral health professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the patient experience.

What You Will Do

• Conduct comprehensive clinical needs assessments, evaluate patient presentations, and determine appropriate clinical dispositions.
• Facilitate the admissions process by completing pre-evaluation questionnaires, documenting assessments, and maintaining accurate patient admission, discharge, and census records.
• Coordinate with clinical supervisors and interdisciplinary teams to prioritize assessments, complex cases, follow-up needs, and 24-hour assessment coverage.
• Schedule diagnostic evaluations, confirm appointments, and follow up with patients to promote timely access to care and continuity of services.
• Collaborate with the Business Office and Utilization Review teams to support insurance verification, financial arrangements, and required admission certifications.
• Guide patients and families through the admissions experience, explain hospital expectations, provide facility tours, and advocate for patient needs.
• Maintain professional communication with referral sources, community providers, and clinical partners to support coordinated admissions and referral relationships.
• Support departmental operations, including admissions processing, quality assurance activities, staff development, documentation review, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or a clinical mental health field
• Current Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential in the District of Columbia (DC)
• At least one year of experience working in a psychiatric and chemical dependency setting
• One to three years of intake or admissions experience in a managed care setting.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Experience collaborating with referral agencies and community providers to support patient care.
• Working knowledge of crisis intervention procedures and behavioral health assessment practices.
• Working knowledge of voluntary and involuntary admissions procedures, including court commitment processes.

What Will Help You Succeed

Successful Assessment Coordinators combine strong clinical judgment, compassion, and professionalism with the ability to navigate a fast-paced behavioral healthcare environment. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re organized, adaptable, and confident in assessing complex patient needs while communicating effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. A commitment to patient-centered care, collaboration, and sound decision-making will help you make a meaningful impact at PIW.

About The Psychiatric Institute of Washington

For nearly 50 years, The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) has provided behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. community. Our 130-bed facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs designed to help patients find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier future.

At PIW, our team brings together professionals from across clinical, administrative, operational, and support disciplines who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

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Why Choose PIW?

At the Psychiatric Institute of Washington, your work has purpose. As an Assessment Coordinator, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference at a critical point in a patient’s healthcare journey while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate behavioral healthcare. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and build a career within an organization committed to passionate care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Rewards

• PRN team members enjoy competitive compensation, schedule flexibility, a rewarding behavioral healthcare environment, and opportunities to gain experience and grow within PIW.
• Additional programs or benefits may be available based on eligibility.

Eligibility for benefits and programs may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, position, location, and applicable plan requirements. Benefit information provided in this posting is a summary and is subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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