ASSESSMENT COORD (MA/MSW)

Assessment Coordinator

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join our team! Available hours: as needed, time off/illness coverage. Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for a variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members. Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other!

Position Summary: Responsible for overseeing the intake and clinical assessment process for individuals entering a residential treatment facility. This role serves as a critical point of contact between prospective clients, referral sources, families, and the clinical team, ensuring that each individual receives a thorough, accurate, and timely evaluation to determine appropriate level of care and treatment planning.

Job Duties:

• Conduct clinical assessments (biopsychosocial, psychiatric)
• Coordinate admissions
• Risk and safety evaluation
• Insurance & authorization support
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Documentation & compliance
• Crisis triage

Qualifications Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field (MSW/MA), OR RN with active, unrestricted state license is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a clinical, behavioral health, or psychiatric setting.
• Prior experience conducting assessments, intakes, or admissions required.
• Familiarity with level-of-care criteria required.
• Strong understanding of biopsychosocial assessment methods and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Must be 21 years old.

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.