Director of Behavioral Health Assessment

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Springs in Conroe, TX, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Director of Assessment to oversee comprehensive intake assessments and ensure high-quality, compassionate care for patients with substance use, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric needs.

You will supervise the assessment team, coordinate referrals, ensure regulatory compliance (CMS/JCAHO/EMTLA), and partner with hospital leadership to align treatment planning with patient and family needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling or related field.
• Current unencumbered SW/counselor or RN license per state guidelines.
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
• Previous management experience in a psychiatric health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Directs comprehensive screening and integrated assessment for admission.
• Assesses level of care and coordinates with nursing and physicians.
• Coordinates with external reviewers and keeps HIPAA-compliant documentation.
• Leads the assessment team and acts as part of hospital leadership.
• Ensures referrals and transitions between levels of care are appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Program management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

RN license

Job description

Woodland Springs in Conroe, TX, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Director of Assessment to oversee comprehensive intake assessments and ensure high-quality, compassionate care for patients with substance use, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric needs.

You will supervise the assessment team, coordinate referrals, ensure regulatory compliance (CMS/JCAHO/EMTLA), and partner with hospital leadership to align treatment planning with patient and family needs.