Behavioral Health Assessment Coordinator – Admissions & Crisis Care

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center in Alabama. The Assessment Coordinator (MA/MSW/RN) will perform level of care determinations, crisis intervention, and manage the intake process for referrals and potential patients.

The role involves coordinating admissions, maintaining communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff, and supporting a 118-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required in counseling/psychology/Social Work or RN.
• Two years of counseling experience, preferably in psychiatric setting and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Assess level of care determinations and crisis intervention.
• Initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
• Coordinate referral and intake process.
• Determine appropriate level of care and facilitate admission.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Referral coordination

Admission processing

Communication with families

Education

Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field OR Registered Nurse

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center in Alabama. The Assessment Coordinator (MA/MSW/RN) will perform level of care determinations, crisis intervention, and manage the intake process for referrals and potential patients.

The role involves coordinating admissions, maintaining communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff, and supporting a 118-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center.