Intake Assessment Coordinator - RN

Brentwoodbehavioral; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, LA, is seeking an Admissions Nurse - RN to join a team dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve better mental health. The role includes risk assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinating the admission process with referral sources and families.

The position requires an RN license in Louisiana and a nursing degree, with prior intake/admission experience preferred. Weekend hours (Sat/Sun, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM) are specified for this role.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Experience in intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention with psychiatric patients.
• Current RN license with Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial medical screening.
• Perform admission assessments.
• Direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Coordinate referrals and intake processes.
• Support admission process and communicate with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Skills

Nursing

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Admission coordination

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Nursing degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Brentwood Hospitalis looking for a dynamic Admissions Nurse - RN to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us; hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment.

The Registered Nurse Assessment and Referral Counselor provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.

Much more online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform initialmedical screening
2. Perform admission assessments
3. Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations
4. Medical Screenings - Perform nurse to nurse screening by phone on patients being transferred from other facilities
5. Obtain/document pre-certification on admissions as necessary
6. Basic Medical Triage: skin check, wounds, etc.

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Admissions Nurse - RN position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education: Associatesor Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferablein an inpatient setting.

Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed to practice by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomatology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis behavior management.

Hours:Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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