PRN Intake Assessor

SIERRA VISTA; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Job summary

SierraVista in Colorado is seeking a clinician to perform acute behavioral health crisis evaluations and biopsychosocial assessments.

You will work with an on-call psychiatrist to support clinical decisions, coordinate bed placement, and document in the EMR to ensure timely, coordinated care for patients and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Risk assessment

De-escalation

Crisis evaluation

Payer authorization processes

Acute behavioral health

Tools

EMR system

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