Admissions RN: Behavioral Health Intake & Assessment

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401K with match

Career development

Job summary

Alliance Health Center in Meridian, Mississippi, is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Admissions role in the busy 24/7 Intake Department for Substance Abuse, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

As an Admissions RN you will respond to inquiries, conduct clinical assessments, explain the admissions process, discuss issues with physicians, and guide Intake Counselors while collaborating with other departments and hospital leaders.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Experience in intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention with psychiatric MH population.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries by telephone and in person about mental health services.
• Conduct clinical assessments in a timely manner.
• Explain the admissions and treatment process to patients and families.
• Discuss clinical issues with physicians to determine next steps.
• Guide Intake Counselors and collaborate with other departments and hospital leaders.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Alliance Health Center in Meridian, Mississippi, is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Admissions role in the busy 24/7 Intake Department for Substance Abuse, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

As an Admissions RN you will respond to inquiries, conduct clinical assessments, explain the admissions process, discuss issues with physicians, and guide Intake Counselors while collaborating with other departments and hospital leaders.