Intake Specialist (RN)

Brentwood Springs; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Up to 16 days of PTO for full-time employees

6 paid holidays for full-time employees

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Brentwood Springs seeks an Intake Specialist (RN) to join their behavioral health team in Newburgh, IN. You will focus on providing quality patient care through assessments and service facilitation. This entry-level full-time position offers a collaborative environment with competitive benefits including health plans, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Accredited nursing program graduate required.
• Experience in psychiatric healthcare preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate service requests and conduct initial evaluations.
• Document patient symptoms and provide information to MD.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service in patient interactions.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Assessment

Crisis Prevention

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Current unencumbered nursing license

Job description

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Brentwood Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is a nationally known healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network of facilities from coast to coast. We seek passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use issues. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care aimed at decreasing suicide rates, reducing addiction-related deaths, reversing declines in life expectancy, and improving community productivity. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling to help you focus on what truly matters—providing quality patient care. Join our team in Newburgh, IN, to build a meaningful career.

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full-time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role:

• Facilitate responses to service requests, including initial contact, assessment, referral, designation of care level, admission, and follow-up.
• Conduct initial evaluations, initiate assessments, document patient symptoms, functioning, and needs, and provide information to MD for level of care determination.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers promptly and courteously.
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork, processes, and EMTALA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program or hold relevant state licensure.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, preferably with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations.
• Current unencumbered license to practice nursing in the state.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Mental Health Care