Behavioral Health Intake RN - Admissions & Assessments

Psychiatric-Institute-of-Washingto; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Metro SmartTrip Benefits

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking compassionate Intake Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our Intake and Admissions team. You will conduct psychiatric assessments, coordinate referrals, and help individuals access behavioral healthcare services in a fast-paced clinical environment.

As an Intake RN, you will serve as the initial contact for prospective patients, families, and referral sources, coordinating referrals and admissions to ensure a timely, supportive experience.

Qualifications

• Current District of Columbia (DC) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments to support patient placement and level-of-care decisions.
• Coordinate referrals, intake evaluations, and admissions for timely access to behavioral health services.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical teams, and other departments to facilitate patient care and admissions.
• Maintain clear communication with patients, families, referral sources, and unit staff.
• Support insurance verification, authorization, and admission requirements with Business Office and Utilization Review teams.

Education

DC RN license or active RN license for DC

CPR/BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking compassionate Intake Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our Intake and Admissions team. You will conduct psychiatric assessments, coordinate referrals, and help individuals access behavioral healthcare services in a fast-paced clinical environment.

As an Intake RN, you will serve as the initial contact for prospective patients, families, and referral sources, coordinating referrals and admissions to ensure a timely, supportive experience.