Intake RN - Behavioral Health (PRN)

perimeterhealthcare; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas – Garland, TX is seeking an Intake Registered Nurse (RN) to manage inbound calls, coordinate referrals, and support patient placement in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

The Intake RN collaborates with leadership, conducts clinical assessments, and ensures timely communications with physicians and treatment teams while maintaining high standards of patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas (required).
• Experience in behavioral health assessment and/or treatment.
• Minimum of one year experience in an acute behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound referral calls, gather demographics, route or schedule assessments.
• Process requests for information and manage external referrals.
• Complete pre-certifications as required.
• Coordinate patient admissions, including physician and department communication.
• Initiate insurance verification and collaborate with business office.
• Determine and process Releases of Information (ROI) per policy.
• Assist in obtaining medical records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate patient disposition and community resource planning.
• Communicate with Treatment Coordinators and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain call logs, statistics, and outcome data reporting.
• Support utilization review and cross-department collaboration.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships.
• Conduct patient assessments and contribute to diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide direct patient care and treatment interventions (approx. 85%).
• Complete clinical documentation and participate in supervision.
• Work with adult and senior populations with age-appropriate assessment techniques.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license in Texas

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas – Garland, TX is seeking an Intake Registered Nurse (RN) to manage inbound calls, coordinate referrals, and support patient placement in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

The Intake RN collaborates with leadership, conducts clinical assessments, and ensures timely communications with physicians and treatment teams while maintaining high standards of patient care and documentation.