Inpatient Behavioral Health Assessment Coordinator

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

FSAs/HSA

Life insurance

Career development

Tuition assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks a Clinical Assessment Coordinator for the Behavioral Health unit in Eagle Pass, TX. The role oversees referral development, pre-admission assessments, and complex treatment planning for adults and seniors in an 18-bed inpatient unit.

The position requires nursing, LPC, or LMSW credentials, bilingual Spanish proficiency, and 3–5 years of intake experience, with compensation and growth opportunities within the Horizon Health network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required; Master's degree preferred.
• RN, LPC, or LMSW license required.
• 3–5 years of intake experience required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required.
• Crisis prevention certification or training is preferred.
• Keeps up to date on professional literature.
• Maintains compliance with required patient management protocols.
• Familiar with Horizon Health and Horizon policies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
• Conducts on and off-site patient assessments, including test administration and interpretations.
• Participates in development of treatment plans with the Treatment team and coordinates with physicians.
• Utilizes assessment tools (e.g., Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, LUMS) under supervision.
• Communicates with referral sources (family, legal system, psychiatrists, PCPs).
• Reviews admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily.
• Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings with court personnel.
• Enters data into HorizonPlus and generates monthly referral/admission/discharge reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Crisis Prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks a Clinical Assessment Coordinator for the Behavioral Health unit in Eagle Pass, TX. The role oversees referral development, pre-admission assessments, and complex treatment planning for adults and seniors in an 18-bed inpatient unit.

The position requires nursing, LPC, or LMSW credentials, bilingual Spanish proficiency, and 3–5 years of intake experience, with compensation and growth opportunities within the Horizon Health network.