Crisis Psychiatric RN — Triage & Stabilization

Claratel Behavioral Health; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center (DRCC). The RN will perform triage, assessments, and stabilization for adults in crisis, administer medications, and collaborate with psychiatrists and case managers to ensure safe, recovery‑oriented care.

Operate in a trauma‑informed, client‑centered environment; participate in behavioral emergency response and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license is required.
• Experience in behavioral health crisis care is preferred.
• Ability to perform triage and manage acute psychiatric crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adults in crisis stabilization.
• Perform initial assessments, monitor vitals, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and document in MAR.
• Engage in crisis de-escalation and safety planning.
• Assist with seclusion/restraint per policy when necessary.
• Document care and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

RN license

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Assessment & monitoring

Education

Georgia RN license

Job description

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center (DRCC). The RN will perform triage, assessments, and stabilization for adults in crisis, administer medications, and collaborate with psychiatrists and case managers to ensure safe, recovery‑oriented care.

Operate in a trauma‑informed, client‑centered environment; participate in behavioral emergency response and maintain regulatory compliance.