RN Assessment & Referral Supervisor | Full-Time

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Education Assistance

Challenging and rewarding work

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital in Sacramento is seeking a Supervisor for the Assessment & Referral (Intake) Department to lead a skilled team in a behavioral health setting. The role requires oversight of admissions, crisis de-escalation, and coordination with nursing, medical staff, and insurance for pre-authorizations.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with BSN preferred, 2–4 years in psychiatric nursing, and 1–2 years in supervisory/intake roles, plus current BLS/CPR and CPI certifications.

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered RN license in the state of practice.
• BSN preferred.
• 2–4 years psychiatric nursing experience with 1–2 years in supervisory/intake roles.
• Current BLS/CPR and CPI certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Admissions: oversee evaluation of incoming patients for appropriate placement.
• Crisis De-escalation: manage high-risk situations in intake lobby.
• Medical Screening Oversight: ensure thorough initial physical assessment.
• Staff Management: schedule, train, and evaluate intake RNs and coordinators.
• Utilization Review & Bed Management: coordinate authorizations and transfers.
• Regulatory Compliance: ensure compliance with 5150 holds and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Supervisory/leadership

Crisis de-escalation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Supervisor for our Assessment & Referral (Intake) Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to lead a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.

POSITION SUMMARY

The supervisor of Assessment & Referral must be able to demonstrate knowledge of title 9, CMS and other criteria for various hospital services (inpatient psychiatric, inpatient detox, partial hospitalization & intensive outpatient services); the supervisor is responsible for assisting with management of daily activities in Assessment and Referral in the "off-shifts". Responsible for assisting with the coordination of training & education of new clinicians, RN and social workers; coordination of assessments, referrals & admissions to facility; coordination of ensuring insurance pre-certifications are completed in a timely manner. Assists with administrative activities at the facility in concert with administration, medical staff, and other hospital departments (nursing, outpatient services, business development, etc.).

Qualifications

Licensure: Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice

Education: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is heavily preferred.

Experience: 2 to 4 years of psychiatric nursing experience, with at least 1 to 2 years in a supervisory, charge nurse, or intake-specific role.

Certifications: Current BLS/CPR and certification in advanced behavioral de-escalation protocols (such as Crisis Prevention Intervention [CPI])

Clinical Assessment & Triage Oversight

Supervise Admissions: Oversee the evaluation of incoming patients to ensure appropriate placement based on psychiatric acuity, medical stability, and diagnostic criteria

Crisis De-escalation: Handle high-risk situations involving individuals experiencing active psychosis, severe suicidal ideation, or behavioral outbursts in the intake lobby

Medical Screening Oversight: Ensure intake nurses perform thorough initial physical assess

Departmental Leadership & Administration

Staff Management: Schedule, train, and evaluate a team of intake RNs, psych technicians, and behavioral health coordinators

Utilization Review: Collaborate with insurance companies and utilization management teams to secure pre-authorizations and verify medical necessity for inpatient stays

Bed Management: Coordinate with unit charge nurses and the Chief Nursing Officer to manage hospital capacity, tracking discharges and facilitating safe transfers

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with emergency psychiatric hold legal mandates (e.g., 5150, 72-hour holds, forensic court orders) and Joint Commission requirements

Sierra Vista Offers:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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