psychiatric intake rn

Responsibilities:

Intake Coordinator(RN)

The Psychiatric Intake Coordinator RN, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to

assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake RN is the initial

contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the

admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake

RN works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of

insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the Utilization Review Department for the certification of patients admitted.

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants.

Benefit Highlights:

Our employees are our most valuable asset and we are dedicated to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment to all our employees.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• UHS employee discounted stock option plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending