Senior Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator

SUN Delaware; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Delaware in Georgetown, DE seeks a PRN Registered Nurse to manage inquiry calls, schedule face-to-face assessments, and triage to community resources as needed.

The RN will coordinate with physicians for treatment recommendations, screen for medical and behavioral emergencies, and handle admission paperwork and insurance pre-authorizations in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.
• One to three years in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives inquiry calls and assists scheduling a face-to-face assessment.
• Assesses patient needs and coordinates with the physician for treatment recommendations.
• Ensures EMTALA compliance and safety for emergencies.
• Documents all interactions and manages admission paperwork including initial authorization with payors.

Skills

Phone screening

Crisis triage

Documentation

Interdisciplinary coordination

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associates degree

Job description

SUN Behavioral Delaware in Georgetown, DE seeks a PRN Registered Nurse to manage inquiry calls, schedule face-to-face assessments, and triage to community resources as needed.

The RN will coordinate with physicians for treatment recommendations, screen for medical and behavioral emergencies, and handle admission paperwork and insurance pre-authorizations in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.