What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Intake Nurse position at Proforma Health?
Role Overview: As a Mental Health Intake Nurse, you will conduct clinical intake assessments, triage mental health crises, and facilitate safe and compassionate admissions.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Gather psychosocial histories and perform suicide and risk screenings.
- Verify insurance details and coordinate with healthcare teams, including psychiatrists, therapists, and emergency personnel, to determine appropriate levels of care.
- Educate patients and families about treatment processes and support smooth transitions to inpatient, outpatient, or community services.
- Ensure regulatory documentation is completed and maintained accurately.
- Uphold a patient-first, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive approach in all interactions.
- Strong clinical assessment skills with experience in mental health crisis intervention.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Knowledge of mental health practices, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to educate diverse patient populations and support care transitions effectively.