RN Behavioral Health: Intake & Assessment Clinician

Lifepoint Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and illness bank

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR seeks an Intake & Assessment Clinician, RN - Behavioral Health to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders. The RN coordinates admissions, conducts assessments, and supports a collaborative clinical team.

The role requires active RN licensure, BLS/CPI training within 30 days, and experience in psychiatric settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in good standing.
• Experience in psychiatric health care, dual diagnosis, and geriatric patients preferred.
• BLS and CPI training within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Receives inquiries and schedules assessments (face-to-face, phone, or tele-assessment).
• Assesses patients with input from mental health professionals.
• Screens for medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Administers nursing care and coordinates treatment planning.
• Advocates for patients and liaises with payers for precertification.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Communication with payers

Education

RN license

BLS certification

CPI training

Job description

National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR seeks an Intake & Assessment Clinician, RN - Behavioral Health to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders. The RN coordinates admissions, conducts assessments, and supports a collaborative clinical team.

The role requires active RN licensure, BLS/CPI training within 30 days, and experience in psychiatric settings.