Lifepoint Health
Location
Russellville, Arkansas
The Intake Coordinator conducts thorough crisis assessments, including mental status exams and risk evaluations, to present clinical findings to the medical team. They also manage the legal and administrative processes for patient admissions and transfers within a fast-paced hospital setting.
Candidates must hold an Arkansas RN license and have at least two years of experience in a psychiatric setting. An associate degree is required, while a master's degree is preferred.
Full - Time | Varied
Your experience matters
At Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an Intake Coordinator (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
We know good health includes good mental health. Depending on circumstances and the severity of symptoms, individuals may benefit from professional behavioral health treatment. Our team of experienced and compassionate psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses and support staff works with adults ages 18-64 through a multi-disciplinary approach to care. The path to better mental wellness begins here.
How you’ll contribute
· Work independently and flexibly in a fast-paced hospital environment, adapting hours to meet business needs.
· Provide compassionate, confidential, and professional service, cultivating strong relationships with patients, families, and internal/external stakeholders.
· Conduct thorough crisis assessments (mental status exam, suicide/violence risk, substance use, preliminary diagnosis) and present clinical findings to psychiatrists and nursing staff.
· Apply clinical knowledge of mental health across all age groups, demonstrating expertise in DSM‑V, stages of development, and acute psychiatric crises.
· Navigate legal and administrative processes related to voluntary/involuntary admissions, including 72‑hour holds, EMTALA, Mental Inquest Warrants, and coordinating patient transfers.
Why join us
· We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 170-bed hospital located in Russellville, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
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