UHS·Montgomery, Alabama
The Intake Coordinator manages the referral development and pre-admission assessment process for potential behavioral health clients. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, coordinating treatment with physicians, and facilitating individual and group sessions.
Intake Coordinator- RN- PRN- Night Shift Horizon Health is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator for our unit at Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator, in conjunction with the unit’s Program Director may coordinate the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provide clinical assessments for potential clients.
In coordination with the Program Director, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical admission, referrals, and/or discharge processes. Conducts on and off site patient assessments, including appropriate test administration, interpretation and recommendations Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork Participates in the development of treatment plans in coordination with the treatment team Coordinates treatment with physicians and other health and social agencies Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completes all necessary documentation Coordinates and participates as a direct liaison with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient referral inquiry, admission, treatment, and discharge process Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals. Other Duties as Assigned Who we are & where you can make a difference: Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs. About Universal Health Services: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For more information about the position, contact Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter, at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and an active AL or multi-state RN license. A minimum of 3 years of healthcare experience, specifically within behavioral health, is required.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for counselors who can support crisis response and ongoing mental health care. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s or doctoral degree, active licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and proven counseling experience with crisis intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure match and prepare examples of crisis work before applying.