Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral Health, ...

Registered Nurse (RN) Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral HealthPRN (12-hour shifts)Your experience mattersJefferson Regional Specialty Hospitalisoperatedjointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-beingso you can provide exceptional care to others. As aRegistered Nurse (RN)joining our team,you'reembracingourpromiseto providesuperior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills,compassionand dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.More about our teamOur 36-bed behavioral health unit will offer a continuum of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adults and senior citizens, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders; detoxification from alcohol and drugs; and treatment for anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and many other behavioral health concerns.Howyou'llcontributeARegistered Nurse (RN)who excels in this role:Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.Ability to have flexible hours in order to meet business needs.Demonstrates effective understanding of legal issues associated with assessment/admission for Voluntary vs. Involuntary status,i.e.72 Hour Hold, EMTALLA and Mental Inquest Warrant processes as definedinstate of practice.Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external customers as well asmaintainspatient/family confidentiality andprovidessensitive, respectful, and compassionate customer service at all times.Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults (18 and over) or geriatric patients experiencing mental illness and acute psychiatric crisis.Mustdemonstrategood verbal and written communication skills.Capable of conducting crisis assessments thatincludesa mental status exam, suicide and violence assessment, substance abuse assessment, and preliminary diagnosis.Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder V (DSM V) or most current version.Understanding of mental illness and stages of development.Ability to present clinical findings to attending psychiatrist andchargenurse.Ability to coordinate the transfer of patients from other facilitiesExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.Whatwe'relooking forApplicants should have a current state RN license andpossessa bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.Additionalrequirements include:BLSMaintains current RN licensure/certification for positionBehavioral Health Experience PreferredIntake and Assessment Experience PreferredSchedule: PRN (12 hour shifts)Whyjoin usWe believethat investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:Comprehensive Benefits:"?Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and"?part-time employees.FinancialProtection& PTO:"?Life, accident, criticalillness,hospital indemnityinsurance, short-andlong-term disability, paid familyleaveand paid time off.Financial & Career Growth:"?Highereducation andcertificationtuitionassistance, loanassistanceand 401(k) retirement packageandcompany match.Employee Well-being:"?Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental healthservicesand discount programs).Professional Development:"?Ongoing learningandcareer advancement opportunities.More about Jefferson Regional Specialty HospitalJefferson Regional Specialty Hospitalis a76-bed specialtyhospitalthat offers exceptional care to theWhite Hall, Arkansascommunity.Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our patients and their families. Our dedication to exceptional care is evident in the awards and accreditations we've earned. These recognitions come from respected organizations that evaluate hospitals based on factors like patient safety, quality of care, and overall performance.EEOC Statement"Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees andcomplies withall applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Created: 2026-03-11