INTAKE RN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) in El Paso, Texas, to perform intake assessments and provide crisis intervention. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s Degree or be a Registered Nurse with at least two years of experience in a psychiatric setting.

The position requires licensure in Texas and additional training. If interested, please contact Melissa Garcia, Human Resources Director, at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in intake assessment within an acute psychiatric setting.
• Licensed to practice in Texas as a mental health professional or RN.
• Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake assessments and provide crisis intervention.
• Refer patients to community resources when they do not meet admission criteria.
• Assist with call center functions and support needs of the Psych E.D.

Skills

Intake assessments

Crisis intervention

Knowledge of DSM-V

Addiction and Recovery knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in a human relations field or Registered Nurse

Job description

Responsibilities

The RN will perform intake assessments, provide crisis intervention, and deliver information about hospital services to patients. The RN will refer patients who do not meet admission criteria to community resources to ensure continuity of care. The RN will assist with call center functions and other duties to support the needs of the Psych E.D.

Availability

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in a human relations field or Registered Nurse.
• Experience: Preferably two or more years in intake assessment within an acute psychiatric setting; a minimum of two years in a psychiatric hospital setting, including customer contact and crisis intervention.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice in Texas as a mental health professional (LPC, LPC-Intern, LMSW, or LCSW) or RN.
• Additional Requirements: Working knowledge of DSM‑V and the Mental Status Exam; working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field; successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment; current CPR certification; ability to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

Contact

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Melissa Garcia, Human Resources Director, at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.