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):

• Conduct behavioral health intake assessments and admission screenings to determine appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate psychiatric admissions, transfers, referrals, and patient placement activities.
• Assess patients experiencing mental health, substance use, and behavioral health concerns.
• Collaborate with providers, therapists, social workers, case managers, and referral sources to support admissions and treatment planning.
• Complete accurate EMR documentation and verify admission, insurance, and authorization requirements.
• Educate patients and families on services, treatment options, and the admission process.
• Ensure timely access to care while maintaining HIPAA, Joint Commission, and regulatory compliance.

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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