Behavioral Health Intake Nurse

Health Wealth Safe, Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse specialized in Behavioral Intake to perform comprehensive behavioral health assessments, screen for suicide risk, and triage patients to appropriate care levels.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and clinicians, documenting findings in the EHR and supporting patients and families in crisis with compassionate care. This role emphasizes adherence to regulatory standards and teamwork, with opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the United States.
• Experience with behavioral health evaluations.
• Familiar with EHR documentation and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform behavioral health evaluations and risk assessments.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and referrals.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and clinicians.
• Ensure accurate documentation within EHR.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and deliver patient-centered support.
• Support individuals and families in crisis with compassionate care.

Skills

Behavioral health assessment

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Compassionate patient care

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (RN)

Job description

Role Overview:

A Registered Nurse - Behavioral Intake provides comprehensive behavioral health and psychiatric assessments, conducts suicide and risk screenings, and triages patients to appropriate care levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing behavioral health evaluations and risk assessments


• Coordinating admissions, transfers, and referrals


• Collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, and clinicians


• Ensuring accurate documentation within Electronic Health Records (EHR)


• Maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering patient-centered support


• Supporting individuals and families in crisis with compassionate care

Qualifications & Skills:

The role requires strong assessment skills, teamwork, adherence to regulatory standards, and a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care. Opportunities for professional growth and development are available within the organization, fostering a culture of learning, integrity, and collaboration.