Crisis Stabilization RN — Behavioral Health

Claratel Behavioral Health; Decatur, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Claratel Behavioral Health in metro Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center to provide direct nursing care during acute psychiatric crises and stabilization.

You will perform assessments, support medical and psychiatric stabilization, manage withdrawal protocols, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic computer literacy and experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Preferred experience in psychiatric/behavioral health, detox/withdrawal management, or crisis stabilization settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric triage and medical screening exams to determine acuity and safety risks.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor patients during PES/CSU care.
• Administer prescribed medications and educate patients and families on medications and safety.
• Lead crisis interventions and engage in BERT de-escalation as needed.
• Coordinate discharge planning and care transitions with the treatment team and community providers.
• Maintain thorough documentation in the EHR and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nursing

Triage

Medication administration

EHR

Assessment

Education

Georgia RN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Claratel Behavioral Health in metro Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center to provide direct nursing care during acute psychiatric crises and stabilization.

You will perform assessments, support medical and psychiatric stabilization, manage withdrawal protocols, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care.