ADMISSIONS RN

Registered Nurse - Assessment Coordinator

Alliance Health Center is seeking a caring and compassionate Registered Nurse for an Assessment Coordinator role in our busy 24/7 Intake Department for Substance Abuse. $10,000 sign on bonus. Admissions RNs are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:

• Respond to telephone and face-to-face inquiries seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services.
• Conduct clinical assessments in a timely manner utilizing appropriate processes.
• Ensure patients and families understand the admissions and treatment process.
• Discuss clinical issues with physicians to determine next steps.
• Provide guidance to Intake Counselors and other departmental staff.
• Collaborate with other departments and hospital leaders to address the needs of patients and staff.

Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Alliance Health Center is a 154-bed acute care psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The facility offers treatment programs for adults and adolescents and has a unique program track specifically for seniors. The Alliance campus is also home to The Crossings, a 60-bed residential treatment facility for adolescents.

For over 40 years, Alliance has been dedicated to serving individuals with acute mental and behavioral health disorders and addiction issues across the state of Mississippi and Alabama. Specific programs are provided for patients according to their diagnosis and age. Our behavioral health programs are offered to all ages from adolescents to seniors. Detoxification, dual diagnosis and New Leaf Recovery are offered to individuals ages 18 and up.

We have a full spectrum of addiction services, from detoxification to our 30 day New Leaf Recovery program. We also offer dual diagnosis programming for those with mental illness and substance abuse.

As an Admissions RN with Alliance Health Center you are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package including:
Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Education:

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience:

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

Licensure/Certification:
Currently licensed to practice by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.

Knowledge:
Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.

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