Mental Health Intake RN — Compassionate Crisis Triage

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is seeking a Psychiatric Intake RN to assess and triage patients entering our mental health programs. The RN will perform psychiatric and medical screenings, coordinate admissions, obtain histories, verify medications, collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists, and ensure regulatory and safety standards.

The role emphasizes crisis assessment, patient and family education, and clear documentation in the EMR, within a supportive, collaborative environment that

Qualifications

• Valid RN license required.
• Experience in behavioral health settings preferred.
• Strong EMR/documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients entering mental health programs.
• Perform psychiatric and medical screenings.
• Coordinate admissions and obtain histories.
• Verify medications and collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists.
• Ensure regulatory and safety standards; crisis assessment.
• Provide patient and family education; document in EMR.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Triage

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is seeking a Psychiatric Intake RN to assess and triage patients entering our mental health programs. The RN will perform psychiatric and medical screenings, coordinate admissions, obtain histories, verify medications, collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists, and ensure regulatory and safety standards.

The role emphasizes crisis assessment, patient and family education, and clear documentation in the EMR, within a supportive, collaborative environment that