Intake RN
About The Position
El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital in El Paso, Texas, providing mental health and chemical dependency care through inpatient, day hospital, and outpatient services. The Intake RN performs intake assessments and crisis intervention, and provides patients with information about hospital services. The RN also refers patients who do not meet admission criteria to community resources to support continuity of care, assists with call center functions, and performs other duties supporting the Psych E.D. Availability is needed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday. Occasional overtime and flexible hours may be required.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in a human relations field or Registered Nurse qualification.
- At least two years of experience in a psychiatric hospital setting, including customer contact and crisis intervention.
- Licensure to practice in Texas as a mental health professional (LPC, LPC-Intern, LMSW, or LCSW) or as an RN.
- Working knowledge of the DSM-V and the Mental Status Exam.
- Working knowledge of the addiction and recovery field.
- Current CPR certification.
- Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and before assisting with restraining procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably two or more years of experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform intake assessments.
- Provide crisis intervention.
- Give patients information about the hospital’s services.
- Refer patients who do not meet admission criteria to community resources to ensure continuity of care.
- Assist with call center functions.
- Perform other duties to support the Psych E.D.
- Complete Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and before assisting with restraining procedures.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
- Competitive compensation.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Student loan repayment.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- Generous paid time off.
- Free basic life insurance.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
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Job Type
Full-time
