RN M-F NARC

About the Position

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff say it is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid‑South region. The 365‑bed facility is one of the largest free‑standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Located on a serene 37‑acre campus in northeast Shelby County, Lakeside serves children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors with comprehensive programs treating disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, mental illness and addictive diseases such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

The Triage and Assessment Counselor/Nurse provides telephonic and in‑person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, determines appropriate level of care and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The role receives individual/family walk‑ins with compassion, empathy, a sense of urgency, and ensures each person receives an appropriate assessment. Thorough and accurate documentation is a critical component of the job.

• 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

Licensed Physicians, APRN’s, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Registered Nurses, Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Psychology required.

Prior emergency department, intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.

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

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.

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With annual revenues of $14.3 billion in 2023, UHS is a Fortune 500 company recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies and an industry leader in behavioral health, acute care, outpatient facilities, insurance, and physician network services.

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 support 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.