INTAKE RN

El Paso Behavioral Health System

El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

Position Summary

The RN is responsible for performing intake assessments, crisis intervention and providing information over the hospital's services to patients. RN is also responsible for providing patients who do not meet criteria for admission with referrals to community resources to ensure continuity of care. RN will assist with call center functions and other duties to support the needs of the Psych E.D.

Qualifications

Availability needed on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday.

Education: Master's Degree in a human relations field or Registered Nurse

Experience: Preferably two or more years' experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact and crisis intervention.

Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a mental health professional (LPC, LPC-Intern, LMSW, or LCSW) or RN

Additional Requirements: A working knowledge of the DSM-V and the Mental Status Exam. A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field. Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Must have and maintain current CPR Certification. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Melissa Garcia, Human Resources Director, at View email address on click.appcast.io and by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.