ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (MA/MSW/RN)7a-3p

UHS • Dothan, AL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118-bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents aged four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members. Laurel Oaks is searching for an Assessment Coordinator (MA/MSW/RN) to join their team. The Admissions Coordinator provides in-person level of care determinations and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, a Fortune 500® corporation with annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required. Or Registered Nurse required.
• Two years or more counseling experience

Nice To Haves

• Counseling experience preferably in a general psychiatric setting (outpatient or inpatient)

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees