RN Intake Assessor

SunriseVista Behavioral Hospital; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000

Job summary

Sunrise Vista Behavioral Health - Canton is seeking an RN Intake Assessor to perform timely, trauma-informed evaluations and guide the right level of care. You will bring steady energy and teamwork during busy hours on a day shift.

Requirements include ADN with RN license, 2+ years in acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation (new grads welcome). Compensation is $28–$35 per hour, with full-time benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license to practice in the state.
• 2+ years in acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation preferred; new grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations on incoming patients.
• Evaluate patients in acute psychiatric crisis.
• Determine level of risk (e.g., suicidal ideation, psychosis, aggression).
• Implement immediate safety measures if needed.
• Decide urgency of admission or need for higher level care.
• Determine if patient meets criteria for inpatient admission.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists or providers for final decisions.
• Coordinate with social workers, case managers, EDs, law enforcement, or family.

Skills

Risk assessment

De-escalation

Payer authorization processes

Crisis evaluation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Intake Assessor
Pay: $28 - $35/hr
Location: Canton, OH
Schedule: Day Shift | 3x12s (7a–7p)

About Sunrise Vista Behavioral Health - Canton
Our team at Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness is forward-thinking and provides care for behavioral health. Our focus is on offering behavioral health treatment programs that will set up clients for lifelong success.

Join the Journey of Hope
Be the first calm voice patients hear. Our RN Intake Assessor completes timely, trauma-informed evaluations to guide the right level of care—right away—bringing steady energy and teamwork to our busiest hours.

How You Will Make a Difference

Initial Psychiatric Assessment

Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations on incoming patients

Evaluate patients in acute psychiatric crisis

Determine level of risk (e.g., suicidal ideation, psychosis, aggression)

Implement immediate safety measures if needed

Decide urgency of admission or need for higher level care

Admission & Level-of-Care Decisions

Determine if the patient meets criteria for inpatient psychiatric admission

Recommend appropriate placement:

Inpatient psych unit

Collaborate with psychiatrists or providers for final decisions

Coordination & Communication

Communicate with:

Social workers and case managers

Emergency departments, law enforcement, or family members

Gather collateral information to support assessment

What We're Looking For

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program. (BSN preferred but not required.)

License: Active, unencumbered RN license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.

Experience: 2+ years acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation experience preferred. New graduate RNs with strong clinical assessment skills are welcome to apply.

Other: Expertise in risk assessment, de-escalation, and payer authorization processes. Must be 21 or older.

Why You'll Love It Here (Full‑Time Benefits)

Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution; Life and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 and student loan forgiveness programs