Intake Specialist (RN)

Join to apply for the Intake Specialist (RN) role at Brentwood Springs . Brentwood Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is a nationally known healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network of facilities from coast to coast. We seek passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use issues. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care aimed at decreasing suicide rates, reducing addiction-related deaths, reversing declines in life expectancy, and improving community productivity. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling to help you focus on what truly matters—providing quality patient care. Join our team in Newburgh, IN, to build a meaningful career. Benefits: Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families Up to 16 days of PTO for full-time employees 6 paid holidays for full-time employees Tuition reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Flexible spending and health savings accounts What you will do in this role: Facilitate responses to service requests, including initial contact, assessment, referral, designation of care level, admission, and follow-up. Conduct initial evaluations, initiate assessments, document patient symptoms, functioning, and needs, and provide information to MD for level of care determination. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers promptly and courteously. Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork, processes, and EMTALA regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or hold relevant state licensure. Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, preferably with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients. Experience in patient assessments, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations. Current unencumbered license to practice nursing in the state. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Mental Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr