Job Description

Assessment Coordinator (RN/Licensed Therapist)

The Assessment Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information. The Access Counselor provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of Assessment Referral. This position is also responsible for completing applicable portion of Core Measures (HBIPS) Abstraction Tool for all admissions. This is a remote position. Candidate must have a TX license.

Work hours: Monday Friday (11 a.m. 7:30 p.m.)

Job duties include:

• Documenting and processing inquiry calls in accordance with intake policies.
• Assessing and stabilizing patients prior to leaving hospital or arranging hospital admission.
• Notifying on-call doctor and assisting with patient interviews.
• Obtaining administrative approval for all admissions.
• Completing admission paperwork in accordance with hospital policy.
• Completing intake log with all information documented.
• Making follow-up calls to those failing to show up for appointments.
• Obtaining pre-certification in accordance with insurance requirements.
• Completing outcome studies forms.
• Demonstrating guest relations and counseling employees in need of training.
• Notifying administration of problems or significant events.
• Identifying safety problems and taking corrective actions.
• Obtaining medication after hours as ordered by the physician with proper documentation.
• Completing Core Measures Data (HBIPS) Abstraction Tool for all admissions.

Other duties as assigned or directed by Director of Intake (Market).

Benefits and rewards highlights include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off.

About Universal Health Services:

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies in 2026 and was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies in 2025. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications requirements include:

• Education: Registered Nurse or Master's Degree in a human relations or other related field.
• Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a mental health professional. (RN, LMSW, LCSW, LPC or LPCI)
• Additional requirements: A working knowledge of the DSM-IV and the Mental Status Exam. A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field. May be required to work flexible schedule and overtime as needed; may be required to work on-call as needed.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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