Intake Psych Registered Nurses Fulltime

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

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Houston, Texas, US on site Until 8/22/2026 1+ years exp First posted February 13, 2026 Last posted February 13, 2026
Job description

At Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral healthcare while showing genuine compassion for those we assist. We understand that emotional, behavioral, and substance use challenges can impact every facet of an individual's life.

Our personalized mental health treatment programs are designed to focus on each person's distinct challenges and requirements. If you are a dependable team player who loves to help others, we invite you to explore our available positions:

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is actively seeking Full-time Intake Psych Registered Nurses for both day and night shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a).

Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, the Intake Nurse is responsible to screen patient admissions and communicate information to the physician to determine if patient meets level of care. The Intake Nurse plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care by evaluating the needs of both walk-in patients and those calling in. This position will actively participate in department meetings, engage in quality initiatives, and ensure that all services align with TJC standards.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Preform Nursing Assessments for inpatient programs.
  • Cross train other RNs.
  • Participate in medical emergencies.
  • Conduct Clinical Assessments.
  • Medication Management.
  • Accurate documentation and calls.
  • Crisis intervention.
  • Health education to patients/families.
  • Insurance verifications
  • Completing Comprehensive Assessment via phone

Requirements

Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing either through ADN, Diploma or BSN Program

Licensure: Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing

Experience: 1 year experience as a RN in Behavioral Health.

Certifications: CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications obtained 30 days from hire

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

AD&D/STD/LTD

Unum Voluntary Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and HSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including counseling, legal, and financial services.

ComPsych

Tickets at Work

Pet Insurance

About this role

Summary

Perform patient assessments, crisis intervention, documentation, and health education for behavioral health patients.

Job title

Intake Psych Registered Nurses Fulltime

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Houston, Texas; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nursinglicensure TexasCPRhospital de-escalationclinical assessments

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

behavioral healthmental healthpsychiatric care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City