Behavioral Health Assistant Nurse Manager with Admissions - (SUPV - NURSING)

Assistant Nurse Manager in Behavioral Health

Horizon Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in Behavioral Health to join our team at Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, IN. This unit has 29 inpatient psychiatric beds at its behavioral health center. The Assistant Nurse Manager with Admissions in Behavioral Health assists the Behavioral Health Director in the overall leadership, coordination, and supervision of nursing services within the Behavioral Health unit. This role supports the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing behavioral health and psychiatric conditions. The Assistant Nurse & Admission Manager collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure efficient patient flow and operational effectiveness. In addition, this position performs clinical admission duties, including intake assessment, triage, as well as coordinating efficient workflows.

The position also serves as a behavioral health resource to internal hospital departments by providing education, clinical guidance, and support related to behavioral health services and admission processes.

This position requires an active Registered Nurse license and experience conducting behavioral health assessments, evaluating patients for admission, and applying behavioral health admission criteria. The work schedule includes evening hours and participation in after-hours on-call coverage.

Core Functions

• Lead and manage the behavioral health admissions process from initial inquiry through patient placement.
• Perform and oversee clinical admission assessments and triage decisions.
• Ensure admissions decisions align with medical necessity, level of care criteria, and organizational policy.
• Coordinate communication among referring providers, families, emergency departments, and internal clinical teams.
• Support regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and compassionate admission experience for patients and families

Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership and Patient Care

• Provide oversight of nursing care delivery to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding behavioral health nursing practices, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques.
• Support care planning, treatment team coordination, and discharge planning.

Admission and Intake Duties

• Perform or assist with clinical admission assessments for incoming patients.
• Complete nursing intake documentation, including observation levels, risk screening, and initial care needs.
• Verify admission readiness and coordinate communication with providers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support the admission process by ensuring timely completion of required paperwork, orders, and safety checks.
• Identify and escalate clinical concerns related to suicide risk, self-harm risk, aggression, withdrawal, or medical instability.
• Oversee daily admissions workflow and ensure timely patient processing.
• Review incoming referrals, inquiries, and transfer requests for appropriateness and urgency.
• Coordinate bed placement and admission decisions in collaboration with clinical and operational leaders.
• Monitor admissions volume, throughput, and workflow efficiency.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of admissions activities.
• Perform clinical admission screenings and assessments consistent with RN scope of practice.
• Collect and evaluate patient information including psychiatric history, medical history, presenting symptoms, medications, risk factors, substance use history, and current level of functioning.
• Assess for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, self-harm risk, withdrawal risk, behavioral instability, and medical acuity.
• Determine clinical appropriateness for admission and recommend level of care based on assessment findings and established criteria.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams regarding admission decisions.
• Ensure completion of nursing admission documentation, clinical screening forms, and required assessment records.
• Support safe transition of patients from referral sources to inpatient or appropriate behavioral health services.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Participate in audits, quality reviews, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state/federal regulations, and accreditation standards.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate patient and unit issues clearly and promptly to the Program Director/Nurse Manager.
• Support interdisciplinary care coordination to improve outcomes and throughput.
• Attend meetings, committees, and leadership huddles as assigned.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families, and staff.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Help maintain unit organization and operational efficiency.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

About Franklin, Indiana:

Franklin, Indiana is a welcoming community that blends small-town charm with modern convenience. Known for its high quality of life, Franklin offers a safe, family-friendly environment, a strong sense of community, and a pace of life that feels both relaxed and connected. Its location provides easy access to Indianapolis and surrounding areas, making it an ideal choice for commuters who want the benefits of suburban living without sacrificing accessibility.

Franklin is also home to excellent schools, local amenities, and a growing business-friendly climate that supports both families and entrepreneurs. Residents enjoy beautiful parks, recreation opportunities, and a vibrant downtown filled with shops, dining, and community events that create a true hometown feel. Whether you're looking to raise a family, start a business, or simply enjoy a balanced lifestyle, Franklin offers the kind of place people are proud to call home.

Who we are & where you can make a difference:

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

About Universal Health Services:

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of related work experience
• State RN Certification/License in IN required
• BH, psychiatric nursing, or related specialty certification preferred
• Minimum 12 years of experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or related acute care setting preferred
• Experience with patient admissions, crisis intervention, trauma informed care and interdisciplinary coordination strongly preferred
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills
• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance skills
• Leadership and accountability
• Patient safety and risk management
• Emotional intelligence and professionalism
• Quality improvement and change management
• Ethical practice and confidentiality
• Prior leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred