INTAKE RN

UHS • El Paso, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN is responsible for performing intake assessments, crisis intervention and providing information over the hospital’s services to patients. RN is also responsible for providing patients who do not meet criteria for admission with referrals to community resources to ensure continuity of care. RN will assist with call center functions and other duties to support the needs of the Psych E.D.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a human relations field or Registered Nurse
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact and crisis intervention
• Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a mental health professional (LPC, LPC-Intern, LMSW, or LCSW) or 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Other duties to support the needs of the Psych E.D.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level