Behavioral Health Intake & Admissions Specialist

RiverVista Behavioral Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000

Job summary

RiverVista Behavioral Hospital in Columbus, Ohio seeks an intake/admissions specialist to conduct behavioral health assessments, determine level of care, and coordinate admissions from referral to bed placement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with emergency departments, physicians, crisis teams, and families, with a strong focus on accurate EMR documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN license or independent behavioral health license required.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred for licensed clinicians.
• Minimum of two years in behavioral health, emergency psychiatric, crisis intervention, or intake/admissions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and suicide risk assessments for inpatient treatment seekers.
• Determine care level using clinical judgment and admission criteria.
• Coordinate admission process from referral through patient arrival.
• Collaborate with EDs, physicians, crisis centers, law enforcement, mobile crisis teams, and referrals for admissions.
• Review medical clearance and gather required clinical information for decisions.
• Communicate admission recommendations to psychiatrists and coordinate bed placement with leadership.
• Provide support and education to patients and families during intake.
• Complete accurate, timely EMR documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate after-hours admissions, transfers, and urgent referrals with treatment teams.

Skills

Behavioral health assessment

Admission coordination

Communication

EMR documentation

Regulatory awareness

Education

Ohio RN license or independent behavioral health license

Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

RiverVista Behavioral Hospital in Columbus, Ohio seeks an intake/admissions specialist to conduct behavioral health assessments, determine level of care, and coordinate admissions from referral to bed placement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with emergency departments, physicians, crisis teams, and families, with a strong focus on accurate EMR documentation and regulatory compliance.