Intake RN: Behavioral Health Admissions (On-Site)

Summit BHC West Virginia, LLC; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Willow Creek Behavioral Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin is seeking an Intake RN to manage patient admissions on-site. You will perform initial evaluations, document symptoms, coordinate with medical and psychiatric staff, verify insurance, and secure pre-authorizations as needed.

Required is an RN license with Wisconsin eligibility; BSN is preferred. At least 1 year of mental health admissions experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in state or compact state
• Experience in mental health admissions preferred
• Experience in clinical interviewing and assessment
• Experience with pre-certification and utilization review
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitates admissions and assessments for incoming patients.
• Coordinates with medical and psychiatric staff for admissions decisions.
• Handles call-center duties including insurance verification and pre-authorizations.
• Gathers admission documentation and initiates treatment authorization.
• Documents DSM-V diagnosis and treatment recommendations when appropriate.
• Administers medications under supervision and monitors for side effects.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Utilization review

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Education

RN license (state)

BSN preferred

Job description

Willow Creek Behavioral Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin is seeking an Intake RN to manage patient admissions on-site. You will perform initial evaluations, document symptoms, coordinate with medical and psychiatric staff, verify insurance, and secure pre-authorizations as needed.

Required is an RN license with Wisconsin eligibility; BSN is preferred. At least 1 year of mental health admissions experience is ideal.