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 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

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.