Intake RN – Behavioral Health Admissions

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work環境

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) seeks a compassionate Intake Registered Nurse to join the Intake and Admissions team. In this role, you will conduct psychiatric assessments, coordinate referrals, and help individuals access behavioral healthcare services within a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely admissions and patient-centered care, while navigating insurance verification and authorization requirements.

Qualifications

• Current District of Columbia (DC) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience in psychiatric nursing or admissions (preferred).
• Familiarity with behavioral health assessments and referrals (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric risk assessments to support appropriate placement.
• Serve as initial contact for patients, families, and referral sources.
• Coordinate referrals, intake evaluations, and admissions.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to facilitate care.
• Maintain clear communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Support insurance verification, authorizations, and admission requirements with Business Office and Utilization Review.

Skills

DC RN license

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) seeks a compassionate Intake Registered Nurse to join the Intake and Admissions team. In this role, you will conduct psychiatric assessments, coordinate referrals, and help individuals access behavioral healthcare services within a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely admissions and patient-centered care, while navigating insurance verification and authorization requirements.