Night Intake RN: Mental Health Assessment & Admissions

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site cafeteria

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Plainfield, IN invites an Intake Assessment Clinician / RN to respond to referrals, assess patients, and support discharge planning. This role requires RN licensure in Indiana and experience in acute psychiatric settings.

As part of the intake team, you will document inquiries, coordinate admissions, and assist on-call physicians, while delivering compassionate care and ensuring a smooth continuum of service for patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Indiana required.
• Experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.
• Knowledge of DSM, Mental Status Exam, and Addiction and Recovery field.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals and requests for services and information.
• Document and process inquiry calls according to Intake policies.
• Assess and stabilize patients before discharge or arrange hospital admission.
• Notify and assist the on-call doctor with patient interviews.
• Obtain administrative approval for all admissions.
• Complete admission paperwork following hospital policy.
• Maintain an intake log with all necessary information documented.
• Make follow-up calls to patients who fail to show up for appointments.
• Provide counseling to employees and support training as needed.

Skills

Experience in intake assessment

DSM knowledge

Mental Status Exam knowledge

Addiction and Recovery field knowledge

Education

Nursing degree

RN license in Indiana

Job description

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Plainfield, IN invites an Intake Assessment Clinician / RN to respond to referrals, assess patients, and support discharge planning. This role requires RN licensure in Indiana and experience in acute psychiatric settings.

As part of the intake team, you will document inquiries, coordinate admissions, and assist on-call physicians, while delivering compassionate care and ensuring a smooth continuum of service for patients and families.