Assessment Coordinator – PRN
UHS
Summary
Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Assessment Coordinator to serve as an important first point of contact for individuals seeking behavioral health services, conducting comprehensive assessments, coordinating admissions, and helping patients and families navigate the next steps in their care.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Conduct comprehensive clinical needs assessments, evaluate patient presentations, and determine appropriate clinical dispositions.
- Facilitate the admissions process 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 the admissions experience, 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.
What Will Help You Succeed
Successful Assessment Coordinators combine strong clinical judgment, compassion, and professionalism with the ability to navigate a fast-paced behavioral healthcare environment. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re organized, adaptable, and confident in assessing complex patient needs while communicating effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
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 (DC)
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Schedule flexibility
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.