RN Intake Specialist - Behavioral Health (FT Nights)

Palms-Behavioral-Health-3; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Night shift Intake RN to manage admissions, screenings, and initial assessments for patients. The role collaborates with medical and psychiatric staff to determine appropriate level of care and prepare necessary documentation for admission.

Requirements include an active RN license in Texas (compact preferred) and 1+ year in behavioral health admissions. BSN is preferred; CPR and de-escalation training are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in TX or compact state.
• BSN preferred.
• 1+ year(s) experience in mental health or substance use disorder admissions.
• Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, referral and treatment planning.
• Experience with managed care pre-certification, level of care assessments and utilization.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates admissions and assessment processes for incoming patients.
• Provides initial evaluation and integrated assessment documenting symptoms, functioning and needs.
• Collaborates with medical, psychiatric staff to ensure appropriate admissions.
• Verifies insurance and assists with pre-certifications during high volume.
• Maintains accurate admission documentation and coordinates with physicians for orders and diagnoses.
• May administer medications under physician supervision; monitors lab results and education on side effects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

External review coordination

Pre-certification process

Telephone etiquette

CPR & de-escalation

Education

RN license (Texas or compact)

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Job description

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Night shift Intake RN to manage admissions, screenings, and initial assessments for patients. The role collaborates with medical and psychiatric staff to determine appropriate level of care and prepare necessary documentation for admission.

Requirements include an active RN license in Texas (compact preferred) and 1+ year in behavioral health admissions. BSN is preferred; CPR and de-escalation training are required upon hire.