Admissions RN - Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

Summit BHC; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Creek Behavioral Health is seeking an Intake Registered Nurse to manage patient admissions and initial assessments onsite. You will document patient symptoms, coordinate with medical and psychiatric staff, and ensure timely admissions while handling insurance verification and pre-certifications.

The role requires an RN license, CPR and de-escalation training, and experience in mental health admissions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• BSN preferred.
• One or more years' experience in mental health admissions preferred.
• Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, referral, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates admissions and assessment processes for incoming patients.
• Provides initial evaluation and initiates the integrated assessment, documenting symptoms, functioning, and needs.
• Communicates treatment recommendations to and coordinates with other treatment teams.
• May administer medications under supervision and monitor lab results for compliance.
• Maintains accurate admission documentation and processes insurance verifications during high volume periods.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing

Assessment

Communication

Phone etiquette

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Willow Creek Behavioral Health is seeking an Intake Registered Nurse to manage patient admissions and initial assessments onsite. You will document patient symptoms, coordinate with medical and psychiatric staff, and ensure timely admissions while handling insurance verification and pre-certifications.

The role requires an RN license, CPR and de-escalation training, and experience in mental health admissions.