RN PRN- NARC

Lakeside Behavioral Health System; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, TN seeks a Triage and Assessment Counselor/Nurse to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessments and crisis interventions, determine level of care, and maintain clear communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

The role emphasizes compassionate intake, rapid assessments, and thorough documentation within a 365-bed behavioral health hospital serving children to seniors, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Licensed professionals required (RN/APP/MD/psychologist/SW/counselor).
• Masters in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology preferred.
• Strong documentation and crisis-intervention skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessments and crisis intervention.
• Determine appropriate level of care and coordinate with referral sources, families, patients and staff.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation as a core job function.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Documentation accuracy

Communication with referral sources

Education

Master's in Social Work

Master's in Counseling

Master's in Psychology

Tools

CPR training

Job description

Responsibilities

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Job Description

The Triage and Assessment Counselor/Nurse provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, determines appropriate level of care and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Triage and Assessment Counselor/Nurse receives individual/family walk-ins with compassion, empathy, a sense of urgency, and to ensure each person receives an appropriate assessment. Thorough and accurate documentation is a critical component of the job.

This Opportunity Provides The Following

• UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education

Licensed Physicians, APRN's, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Registered Nurses, Masters in Social Work, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, or Masters of Psychology required.

Experience

Prior emergency department, intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting preferred, but not required.

Licensure/Certification

Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners as a registered nurse.

Knowledge

Must possess knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management and CPR training.

Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physicians’ network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.