RN Intake Assessor
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Nursing
Psychiatric Care & Support, Mental Health Nurse
Job Title:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intake Assessor
Pay: $28 - $35/hr
Location:
Canton, OH
Schedule:
Day Shift | 3x12s (7a–7p)
About Sunrise Vista Behavioral Health - Canton
Our team at Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness is forward-thinking and provides care for behavioral health. Our focus is on offering behavioral health treatment programs that will set up clients for lifelong success.
Join the Journey of Hope
Be the first calm voice patients hear. Our RN Intake Assessor completes timely, trauma-informed evaluations to guide the right level of care—right away—bringing steady energy and teamwork to our busiest hours.
Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations on incoming patients
Evaluate patients in acute psychiatric crisis
Determine level of risk (e.g., suicidal ideation, psychosis, aggression)
Implement immediate safety measures if needed
Decide urgency of admission or need for higher level care
Admission & Level-of-Care DecisionsDetermine if the patient meets criteria for inpatient psychiatric admission
Recommend appropriate placement:Inpatient psych unit
Collaborate with psychiatrists or providers for final decisions
Coordination & Communication Communicate with:Social workers and case managers
Emergency departments, law enforcement, or family members
Gather collateral information to support assessment
What We're Looking ForEducation:
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program. (BSN preferred but not required.)
License:
Active, unencumbered RN license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
Experience:
2+ years acute behavioral health or crisis evaluation experience preferred. New graduate RNs with strong clinical assessment skills are welcome to apply.
Other:
Expertise in risk assessment, de-escalation, and payer authorization processes. Must be 21 or older.
Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) with company contribution;
Life and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 and student loan forgiveness programs
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