Psychiatric Intake Nurse - Behavioral Health Admissions

Psychiatric-Institute-of-Washingto; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking compassionate Intake Registered Nurses to join our Intake and Admissions team. You will conduct psychiatric assessments, coordinate referrals, and help patients and families access behavioral healthcare services in a fast-paced clinical setting.

As an Intake RN, you will be the initial contact for prospective patients, coordinate evaluations and admissions, and collaborate with physicians and teams to ensure timely care, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Current District of Columbia (DC) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience in psychiatric nursing, behavioral healthcare, crisis assessment, or patient admissions (preferred).
• Familiarity with behavioral health assessments, referral coordination, and interdisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric risk assessments (telephonic and in-person) to support patient placement and care level decisions.
• Serve as initial contact for prospective patients, families, and referral sources.
• Coordinate referrals, intake evaluations, and admissions for timely and supportive experiences.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical teams, and other departments to facilitate patient care and admissions.
• Maintain clear, effective communication with patients, families, referral sources, and unit staff.
• Support insurance verification, authorization, and admission requirements with Business Office and Utilization Review.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical judgment

Communication

Crisis assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

DC RN license

Job description

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking compassionate Intake Registered Nurses to join our Intake and Admissions team. You will conduct psychiatric assessments, coordinate referrals, and help patients and families access behavioral healthcare services in a fast-paced clinical setting.

As an Intake RN, you will be the initial contact for prospective patients, coordinate evaluations and admissions, and collaborate with physicians and teams to ensure timely care, while maintaining