Registered Nurse - Psychiatry Intake Coordinator

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position conducts initial psychiatric screenings in the Emergency Department through in-person and Telehealth assessments and collaborates with ED physicians to determine the appropriate level of care. The clinician coordinates transfers between TriHealth and external facilities, supports community referrals, and helps maintain efficient patient flow. Using national clinical criteria, they independently evaluate psychiatric symptoms, determine care needs, and make decisions that impact high-cost services. Strong communication, time-management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment are essential.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Registered Nurse licensure required
Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant/recent psychiatry experience is required
Must have a strong foundation at assessing for psychiatric symptoms and making level of care recommendations based on presenting issues
Experience in Clinical Psychiatric Nursing or Psychiatric Social Worker required
Substance Abuse experience

Responsibilities

Performs psychiatric screenings for Emergency Department patients, utilizing strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Facilitates in-house psychiatric consultations and ensures timely coordination between clinical teams.
Completes all required documentation, including referrals, consultation notes, and insurance communications.
Conducts quality assessments by identifying and documenting quality indicators, and differentiating between morbidity and mortality outcomes; reports findings to the manager and medical director as required.
Collaborates closely with Emergency Department nurses and physicians to determine appropriate level of care and treatment disposition.
Serves as a liaison between the hospital and external community partners to coordinate appropriate transfers to and from TriHealth facilities.
Applies utilization review (UR) principles, including verifying admission orders, determining levels of care, documenting patient status, and communicating changes with attending physicians.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills when negotiating approvals for services or advocating for reversal of insurance denials.
Utilizes expert clinical knowledge to determine appropriate levels of care based on patient presentation and matches patients with suitable inpatient services or community resources.