Behavioral Health Intake LPN

Prime Healthcare

Kansas City, MOFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Kansas City, MO

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State LPN LicenseBLS Certification

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Intake LPN assesses and triages patients experiencing behavioral health crises, coordinates admissions and placement, supports utilization review, and connects patients with appropriate care. The role is based at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City and offers full-time day shifts with 8-hour shifts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Psychiatric NursingPsychiatric EmergencyTriageMilliman CriteriaInterQual CriteriaPsychiatric Medical NecessityDischarge Planning Regulations

Qualifications

State LPN License2+ Years Psychiatric Nursing ExperienceBLS Certification2+ Years Management Experience

Full job description

Overview

Department: Behavioral Health Unit

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

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

Join ourBehavioral Health team as an LPN Intake Case Manager! Use your psychiatric nursing experience to assess and triage patients experiencing behavioral health crises, coordinate admissions and placement, support utilization review, and connect patients with the appropriate level of care.

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

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FacilitySt. Joseph Medical Center

LocationUS-MO-Kansas City

ID2026-285978

CategoryBusiness Professional

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt