Day Intake RN Assessor — Behavioral Health Leader

SIERRA VISTA; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vista Wellness program

Dental & Vision

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

SierraVista Behavioral Healthcare in Johnstown, Colorado seeks a licensed Intake Assessor (RN) for day shifts to perform trauma-informed evaluations, determine level of care, and guide immediate disposition decisions.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and emergency staff; bring 2+ years in acute behavioral health; and contribute to a supportive, patient-centered team while benefiting from comprehensive medical, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation experience.
• Expertise in risk assessment, de-escalation, and payer authorization processes.
• Must be 21 or older.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations on incoming patients.
• Evaluate patients in acute psychiatric crisis.
• Determine level of risk (e.g., suicidal ideation, psychosis, aggression).
• Implement immediate safety measures if needed.
• Decide urgency of admission or need for higher level care.
• Determine if the patient meets criteria for inpatient psychiatric admission.
• Recommend appropriate placement: inpatient psych unit, PHP, or IOP.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists or providers for final decisions.
• Coordinate with physicians/psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, EDs, law enforcement, and families.
• Gather collateral information to support assessment.

Skills

Acute behavioral health experience

Crisis evaluation

Risk assessment

De-escalation

Payer authorization processes

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

SierraVista Behavioral Healthcare in Johnstown, Colorado seeks a licensed Intake Assessor (RN) for day shifts to perform trauma-informed evaluations, determine level of care, and guide immediate disposition decisions.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and emergency staff; bring 2+ years in acute behavioral health; and contribute to a supportive, patient-centered team while benefiting from comprehensive medical, PTO, and retirement plans.