Behavioral Health Admissions Manager (RN)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, Rx plan

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

FSA/HSA benefits

Job summary

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Manager (RN) for Behavioral Health at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This role leads the admissions process for a 16-bed inpatient unit serving adults 18+.

You will oversee clinical screenings, bed placement, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining compassionate patient care. The ideal candidate brings RN licensure, 3–5 years in behavioral health admissions, and strong leadership skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Active and unrestricted RN license required.
• 3–5 years of related work experience.
• CPR, BLS, and ACLS certifications required.
• BH, psychiatric nursing, or related specialty certification preferred.
• Previous experience in behavioral health admissions, clinical screening, or utilization review strongly preferred.
• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions process for behavioral health services from inquiry to patient placement.
• Supervise admissions staff to ensure efficient, customer-focused service.
• Perform and oversee clinical admission assessments and triage decisions.
• Ensure admissions decisions align with medical necessity and policy.
• Coordinate communication among referring providers, families, EDs, and internal teams.
• Support audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement in admissions.

Skills

RN license

Behavioral health admissions

Clinical assessment & triage

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Job description

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Manager (RN) for Behavioral Health at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This role leads the admissions process for a 16-bed inpatient unit serving adults 18+.

You will oversee clinical screenings, bed placement, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining compassionate patient care. The ideal candidate brings RN licensure, 3–5 years in behavioral health admissions, and strong leadership skills to