Clinical Admissions & Assessment Lead

Universal Health Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesilla Valley Hospital in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Assessment Coordinator to screen potential admissions and determine an appropriate level of care.

You will work with medical staff, department heads, treatment teams, external case managers, and managed care organizations, with Monday–Friday daytime hours at a 120-bed behavioral health facility.

Join a network under Universal Health Services, a national leader in behavioral health services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Screen potential admissions and determine appropriate level of care.
• Interface with medical staff, department heads, treatment team, external case managers and managed care organizations.
• Serve as liaison with other hospital departments.
• Availability Monday–Friday daytime hours.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

NM professional licenses: LPC LMSW LAT LMHC LISW LPCC LMFT

Job description

Mesilla Valley Hospital in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Assessment Coordinator to screen potential admissions and determine an appropriate level of care.

You will work with medical staff, department heads, treatment teams, external case managers, and managed care organizations, with Monday–Friday daytime hours at a 120-bed behavioral health facility.

Join a network under Universal Health Services, a national leader in behavioral health services.