RN Behavioral Health Admissions Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package (medical, ?

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Manager (RN) for Behavioral Health at Abbeville, LA. The role leads the admissions process for a 16-bed inpatient unit and oversees clinical and administrative workflows.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with 3–5 years in behavioral health admissions, demonstrates strong leadership, and ensures compliant, patient-centered intake and placement.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license
• 3–5 years of related work experience in behavioral health admissions
• Experience leading admissions teams and coordinating clinical workflows
• Strong documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement skills
• Ability to triage and determine appropriate level of care for admission

Responsibilities

• Lead behavioral health admissions process from inquiry to patient placement
• Supervise admissions staff and ensure efficient, customer-focused service
• Perform clinical admission assessments and triage decisions
• Ensure encounters align with medical necessity and level of care criteria
• Coordinate with referring providers, families, EDs, and clinical teams
• Support compliance, documentation accuracy, and quality improvement
• Foster a safe, compassionate admissions experience for patients and families
• Oversee bed placement decisions and admission workflows

Skills

RN license

Behavioral health admissions

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Manager (RN) for Behavioral Health at Abbeville, LA. The role leads the admissions process for a 16-bed inpatient unit and oversees clinical and administrative workflows.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with 3–5 years in behavioral health admissions, demonstrates strong leadership, and ensures compliant, patient-centered intake and placement.