Assessment Coordinator – PRN

UHS • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Assessment Coordinator to serve as an initial point of contact for individuals seeking behavioral health services. The role conducts comprehensive assessments, coordinates admissions, and helps patients and families navigate next steps in care. The coordinator works with clinical professionals, referral partners, and hospital departments to support timely, appropriate, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position connects individuals with behavioral healthcare services while supporting efficient admissions operations. It also contributes to departmental operations, quality assurance, staff development, documentation review, and continuous process improvement. This is a PRN position. PRN team members are offered competitive compensation, schedule flexibility, a rewarding behavioral healthcare environment, and opportunities to gain experience and grow within PIW. Additional programs or benefits may be available depending on eligibility.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work or a clinical mental health field.
• Current Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential in the District of Columbia.
• At least one year of experience working in a psychiatric and chemical dependency setting.
• One to three years of intake or admissions experience in a managed care setting.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience collaborating with referral agencies and community providers to support patient care.
• Working knowledge of crisis intervention procedures and behavioral health assessment practices.
• Working knowledge of voluntary and involuntary admissions procedures, including court commitment processes.

Nice To Haves

• Organization, adaptability, and confidence assessing complex patient needs in a fast-paced behavioral healthcare environment.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, collaboration, and sound decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical needs assessments, evaluate patient presentations, and determine appropriate clinical dispositions.
• Facilitate admissions by completing pre-evaluation questionnaires, documenting assessments, and maintaining accurate patient admission, discharge, and census records.
• Coordinate with clinical supervisors and interdisciplinary teams to prioritize assessments, complex cases, follow-up needs, and 24-hour assessment coverage.
• Schedule diagnostic evaluations, confirm appointments, and follow up with patients to promote timely access to care and continuity of services.
• Collaborate with the Business Office and Utilization Review teams to support insurance verification, financial arrangements, and required admission certifications.
• Guide patients and families through admissions, explain hospital expectations, provide facility tours, and advocate for patient needs.
• Maintain professional communication with referral sources, community providers, and clinical partners to support coordinated admissions and referral relationships.
• Support departmental operations, including admissions processing, quality assurance activities, staff development, documentation review, and continuous process improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation for PRN team members.
• Schedule flexibility.
• Opportunities to gain experience and grow within PIW.
• Additional programs or benefits may be available based on eligibility; eligibility varies by employment status, scheduled hours, position, location, and applicable plan requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level