Intake Assessor Licensed RN - Day

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

Position:Intake Assessor Licensed RN - Day

Location: Johnstown, CO

Job Id:128

# of Openings:1

Intake Assessor(LSW)- Day

Pay: $34 - $43hr

About SierraVista Behavioral Healthcare

SierraVista Behavioral Healthcare is now open in Johnstown, Colorado, offering premier acute inpatient psychiatric services to adults throughout northern Colorado. Our facility provides comprehensive, short-term stabilization and psychiatric care for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.

Join the Journey of Hope

Be the first calm voice patients hear. Our Licensed Intake Assessor completes timely, trauma‑informed evaluations to guide the right level of care—right away —bringing steady energy and teamwork to our busiest hours.

How You Will Make a Difference

Initial Psychiatric Assessment

• 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

Admission & Level-of-Care Decisions

• Determine if the patient meets criteria for inpatient psychiatric admission
• Recommend appropriate placement:
  • Inpatient psych unit
  • Partial hospitalization (PHP)
  • Intensive outpatient (IOP)
• Collaborate with psychiatrists or providers for final decisions

Coordination & Communication

• Communicate with:
  • Physicians/psychiatrists
  • Social workers and case managers
  • Emergency departments, law enforcement, or family members
• Gather collateral information to support assessment

What We’re Looking For

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

Why You’ll Love It Here (Full‑Time Benefits)

• Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution; Life and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 and student loan forgiveness programs