RN) 3p-11p

UHS•Dothan, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join its team. The center is a 118-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center serving children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The facility also houses New Day Academy, a state-supported year-round K–12 school with vocational opportunities. Laurel Oaks employs approximately 195 staff members. The Assessment Coordinator provides in-person level-of-care determinations and crisis intervention; makes initial contact with referral sources and potential patients; coordinates referrals and intake; determines appropriate levels of care; facilitates admissions; and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Requirements

A master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, or registered nurse qualification.
Two or more years of counseling experience.
Crisis intervention experience.

Nice To Haves

Counseling experience in a general psychiatric setting, outpatient or inpatient, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide in-person level-of-care determinations.
Provide crisis intervention.
Make initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
Coordinate the referral and intake process.
Determine the appropriate level of care.
Facilitate the admission process.
Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.