RN SPECIALIST - Full Time (

RN, Assessment Specialist/Intake Specialist
Schedule: Weekend Days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) 7am - 7pm

Responsibilities:

Receives inquiry calls and assists callers with scheduling face‑to‑face, phone, or tele‑assessment triages based on safety risk.

Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment.

Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.

Performs a comprehensive assessment and provides quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinates with the clinical team/on‑call physician to ensure appropriate care at the facility or community providers.

Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.

Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary.

Administers nursing care to ill or injured persons by giving direct care.

Coordinates and delivers quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders.

Ensures the safety and well‑being of each patient.

Ensures all medical orders are followed, initiates and follows treatment planning, and acts as a patient advocate at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or possess a relevant state licensure.

Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.

Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, including direct work with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

Reports to: Assessment Director/Supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.

Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.

Educational assistance, tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.

Employee well‑being programs, including mental, physical, and financial wellness initiatives.

Professional development opportunities through ongoing learning and career advancement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
"Sycamore Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sycamore Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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