Intake Clinician RN: Crisis Triage (Evenings/Weekends)

Universal Health Services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is seeking an Intake Clinician RN for PRN shifts. The role involves crisis triage, assessments, and disposition, either by phone or face-to-face in various settings, with supervision as needed.

Weekend coverage is mandatory, and the ideal candidate has RN licensure and relevant mental health counseling experience. Responsibilities include scheduling assessments within 24 hours for urgent cases, coordinating referrals, and guiding

Qualifications

• Required RN licensure for the Intake Clinician RN position.
• Preferred master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Experience with mental health crisis counseling is a plus; knowledge of clinical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic or face-to-face mental health crisis triage, assessment and disposition.
• Schedule face-to-face clinical assessments within 24 hours for urgent or emergent calls.
• Refer to outpatient care or community resources when appropriate within the UHS matrix.
• Work at Assessment and Referral Centers or on-site at hospital ER as needed; seek supervision when required.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Telephone triage

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

Master's degree in psychology/counseling/social work (preferred)

Job description

Universal Health Services' Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is seeking an Intake Clinician RN for PRN shifts. The role involves crisis triage, assessments, and disposition, either by phone or face-to-face in various settings, with supervision as needed.

Weekend coverage is mandatory, and the ideal candidate has RN licensure and relevant mental health counseling experience. Responsibilities include scheduling assessments within 24 hours for urgent cases, coordinating referrals, and guiding