Behavioral Health Triage RN — Full-Time, Crisis & Care

UHS; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401k with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System is seeking a Triage and Assessment Counselor/Nurse to perform risk assessments, crisis intervention, and initial contact with referrals and potential patients. You will determine the appropriate level of care and maintain clear communication with families, patients, and staff.

Thorough documentation is a critical part of the role. We value a compassionate team, provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include physicians, APRNs, psychologists, social workers, counselors or nurses with relevant masters degrees.
• Experience in emergency department, intake, assessment and crisis intervention with psychiatric population preferred.
• Licensure as RN by Tennessee Board of Nursing and related certifications.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing processes, crisis management, age-appropriate care, CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Initiate contact with referrals and potential patients and determine level of care.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
• Ensure thorough and accurate documentation of assessments and interventions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication

CPR certification

Education

Licensed Physician

APRN

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Professional Counselor

Registered Nurse

MSW / MS Counseling / MS in Marriage and Family Therapy / MS in Psychology

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System is seeking a Triage and Assessment Counselor/Nurse to perform risk assessments, crisis intervention, and initial contact with referrals and potential patients. You will determine the appropriate level of care and maintain clear communication with families, patients, and staff.

Thorough documentation is a critical part of the role. We value a compassionate team, provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and generous time off.