RN Intake Assessor, Behavioral Health

Licensed RN Intake Assessor

$12,500 Sign On Bonus!

Pay: $28 - $35/h

Location: Canton, OH

Schedule: Day Shift | 3x12s (7a7p)

About Sunrise Vista Behavioral Health - Canton

Our team at Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness is forwardthinking and provides care for behavioral health. Our focus is on offering behavioral health treatment programs that will set up clients for lifelong success.

Join the Journey of Hope

Be the first calm voice patients hear. Our Licensed Intake Assessor completes timely, trauma?informed evaluations to guide the right level of careright away bringing steady energy and teamwork to our busiest hours.

How You Will Make a Difference

Initial Psychiatric Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations on incoming patients

Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment

• Evaluate patients in acute psychiatric crisis
• Determine level of risk (e.g., suicidal ideation, psychosis, aggression)
• Implement immediate safety measures if needed
• Decide urgency of admission or need for higher level care

Admission & Level-of-Care Decisions

• Determine if the patient meets criteria for inpatient psychiatric admission
• Recommend appropriate placement:
• Inpatient psych unit
• Partial hospitalization (PHP)
• Intensive outpatient (IOP)
• Collaborate with psychiatrists or providers for final decisions

Coordination & Communication

• Communicate with:
• Physicians/psychiatrists
• Social workers and case managers
• Emergency departments, law enforcement, or family members
• Gather collateral information to support assessment

What We're Looking For

• Active independent licensure (RN)
• 2+ years acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation experience.
• Expertise in risk assessment, de?escalation, and payer authorization processes.

Why You'll Love It Here (Full?Time Benefits)

• Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution; Life and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 and student loan forgiveness programs