RN - Acute Admissions & Intake (Mental Health)

Summit BHC; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, part of Summit BHC, is hiring an RN - Acute for on-site admissions and intake in Williamsburg, VA. The role involves evaluating patients, coordinating with medical and psychiatric staff, and ensuring timely admissions in a hospital-style setting.

Minimum RN license with psychiatric/admissions experience preferred; BSN preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring strong communication and assessment skills to support discharge planning and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' experience in mental health admissions preferred.
• Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, referral, treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates admissions and assessment processes for incoming patients.
• Provides initial evaluation and documents patient symptoms, functioning and needs.
• Collaborates with facility staff to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Provides coverage for the Call Center Team and processes admission requests during high volume.
• Ensures medical admission documentation and pre-authorization are gathered prior to admission.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing

Assessment

Telephone etiquette

DSM-V knowledge

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, part of Summit BHC, is hiring an RN - Acute for on-site admissions and intake in Williamsburg, VA. The role involves evaluating patients, coordinating with medical and psychiatric staff, and ensuring timely admissions in a hospital-style setting.

Minimum RN license with psychiatric/admissions experience preferred; BSN preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring strong communication and assessment skills to support discharge planning and