PRN Intake Assessor

Sierra Vista; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment

Career growth & development

Job summary

SierraVista is seeking a dedicated behavioral health professional to join our acute care team in the New York area. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, risk screenings, and ASAM evaluations when indicated, guiding care for patients in crisis.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and on-call specialists, document decisions in the EMR, and ensure safe dispositions and timely bed placement. A passion for recovery and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation experience.
• Expertise in risk assessment, de-escalation, and payer authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, suicide and violence risk screenings (e.g., C-SSRS), and ASAM assessments when indicated.
• Obtain collateral information, verify benefits, and coordinate timely bed placement with nursing and medical leadership.
• Consult with the on-call psychiatrist/NP to support clinical decision-making, formulate provisional diagnoses, and develop recommendations.
• Document assessments, clinical decisions, and disposition plans clearly and accurately in the EMR.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, referral sources, and overnight clinical teams to ensure timely and coordinated care.
• Support safe dispositions, address emerging safety concerns, and provide thorough handoffs to daytime providers and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Risk assessment

De-escalation

Crisis evaluation

Documentation

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

At SierraVista, our mission is to inspire hope and deliver holistic care to individuals facing acute psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders. We create a safe, supportive environment where patients build the skills needed for lasting recovery and independence.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, suicide and violence risk screenings (e.g., C-SSRS), and ASAM assessments when indicated.
• Obtain collateral information, verify benefits, and coordinate timely bed placement with nursing and medical leadership.
• Consult with the on-call psychiatrist/NP to support clinical decision-making, formulate provisional diagnoses, and develop recommendations.
• Document assessments, clinical decisions, and disposition plans clearly and accurately in the EMR.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, referral sources, and overnight clinical teams to ensure timely and coordinated care.
• Support safe dispositions, address emerging safety concerns, and provide thorough handoffs to daytime providers and interdisciplinary teams.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation experience.
• Expertise in risk assessment, de‑escalation, and payer authorization processes.
  

Why Join Us?

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance + 401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement (up to $15,000) & Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Career Growth & Professional Development Opportunities