Registered Nurse (RN), Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral Health
Company: Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital
Location: White Hall
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Intake Clinician
PRN JOB SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Intake Clinician is
responsible for working with internal and external customers to
identify patients appropriate for admission to the Behavioral
Health Unit. The individual is responsible for conducting a crisis
assessment as identified in the essential job specific functions.
Job Specific: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced
hospital environment. Ability to have flexible hours in order to
meet business needs. Demonstrates effective understanding of legal
issues associated with assessment/admission for Voluntary vs.
Involuntary status, i.e. 72 Hour Hold, EMTALLA and Mental Inquest
Warrant processes as defined ijn state of practice. Ability to
cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external
customers as well as maintains patient/family confidentiality and
provides sensitive, respectful, and compassionate customer service
at all times. Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults
(18 and over) or geriatric patients experiencing mental illness and
acute psychiatric crisis. Must demonstrate good verbal and written
communication skills. Capable of conducting crisis assessments that
includes a mental status exam, suicide and violence assessment,
substance abuse assessment, and preliminary diagnosis. Knowledge of
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder V (DSM V) or
most current version. Understanding of mental illness and stages of
development. Ability to present clinical findings to attending
psychiatrist and charge nurse. Ability to coordinate the transfer
of patients from other facilities Excellent oral and written
communication and interpersonal skills. Must have good and regular
attendance. Approximate percent of time required to travel - 5%
Other duties as assigned. Company Specific: Adheres to dress code,
appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification
while on duty Completes annual health, safety, and education
requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee
information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age
appropriate care to the patient population served. Reports to work
on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of
absence. Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical
business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of
the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if
applicable. Consistently demonstrates customer service skills to
patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other
individuals with whom they may come in contact. Consistently
follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security,
Hazardous Materials policies and procedures. HIPAA: Conduct job
responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow
hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to
identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper
hospital personnel immediately. Compliance: Conducts job
responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in
Kindred's Code of Conduct, Kindred policy and procedures,
applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.
Keywords: Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, Pine Bluff , Registered Nurse (RN), Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral Health, Healthcare , White Hall, Arkansas
