Department: Behavioral Health Unit 

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-Time  

Hours: 8-hour shifts 

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Perform psychiatric assessments, crisis screenings, and behavioral health triage. Coordinate admissions, referrals, transfers, and patient placement.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care.
• Complete utilization review and medical necessity documentation.
• Coordinate insurance authorizations and support denial prevention.
• Serve as a patient advocate throughout the intake and admission process.

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid State LPN License
• At least 2 years of Psychiatric Nursing experience.
• BLS upon hire and maintained current.
• More than 2 years of management experience preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric emergency and triage preferred.
• Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medical necessity and management regulations in discharge planning.

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