RN Intake Assessor: Behavioral Health Crisis Evaluator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company contributions

Life and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement & loan relief

Job summary

Sunrise Vista Behavioral Hospital in Canton, OH seeks a Registered Nurse Intake Assessor to perform trauma-informed evaluations and guide the right level of care quickly. You will work with a busy team to assess risk and determine admission urgency.

Requirements include an ADN with RN license, 2+ years of acute behavioral health experience, and strong de-escalation skills. Excellent communication with families and providers is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program; BSN preferred but not required.
• Active, unencumbered RN license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• 2+ years of acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation experience preferred.
• Expertise in risk assessment, de-escalation, and payer authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations on incoming patients.
• Evaluate patients in acute psychiatric crisis and determine level of risk.
• Implement immediate safety measures as needed and decide urgency of admission.
• Coordinate with social workers, case managers, EDs, law enforcement and families.

Skills

Acute behavioral health

Risk assessment

De-escalation

Payer authorization

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Sunrise Vista Behavioral Hospital in Canton, OH seeks a Registered Nurse Intake Assessor to perform trauma-informed evaluations and guide the right level of care quickly. You will work with a busy team to assess risk and determine admission urgency.

Requirements include an ADN with RN license, 2+ years of acute behavioral health experience, and strong de-escalation skills. Excellent communication with families and providers is essential.