RN​/WEEKENDS

Responsibilities

Lakeside Behavioral Health System invites applications for a Triage and Assessment Counselor/Nurse. The role includes telephonic and in‑person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, determination of appropriate level of care, and maintenance of communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Walk‑ins are received with compassion, empathy, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to an appropriate assessment.

Accurate documentation is a critical component of the job.

The Triage and Assessment Counselor/Nurse provides risk assessment and crisis intervention for psychiatric patients ranging from children to seniors, ensuring each person receives an appropriate assessment and continuous care. The position requires close collaboration with psychiatric teams, referral sources, and family members while maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.

• UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full‑time and part‑time positions
• 401(k) plan with company match for full‑time and part‑time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

Education: Licensed Physicians, APRN’s, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Registered Nurses, Masters in Social Work, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, or Masters of Psychology required.

Experience: Prior emergency department, intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting, but not required.

Licensure/Certification: Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners as a registered nurse.

Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships and processes, age‑specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management, and CPR training.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.