INTAKE RN PRN

UHS • El Paso, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a leading healthcare provider with a strong history of achievement. El Paso Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, is a 167-bed psychiatric hospital in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. They offer evidence-based treatment through inpatient and outpatient services, providing supportive and compassionate care tailored to patient needs.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• A working knowledge of the DSM-V and the Mental Status Exam
• A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field
• Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures
• Must have and maintain current CPR Certification
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact and crisis intervention

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a human relations field
• Preferably two or more years’ experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting

Responsibilities

• Performing intake assessments
• Crisis intervention
• Providing information over the hospital’s services to patients
• Providing patients who do not meet criteria for admission with referrals to community resources to ensure continuity of care
• Assisting with call center functions
• Supporting the needs of the Psych E.D.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level