Behavioral Health Admissions Clinician or Registered Nurse

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Admissions Clinician or Registered Nurse role is onsite in Arlington, TX. Compensation is not specified. Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington provides behavioral healthcare services to children, adolescents, and adults and describes its mission as delivering hope and healing through compassionate, evidence-based care. The role serves as a primary contact for people seeking mental health treatment, assessing needs and helping patients and families access appropriate care. It coordinates admissions with referral sources, families, clinicians, nursing staff, and business-office personnel, while maintaining documentation and supporting intake operations.

What you'll do

• Conduct intake assessments and determine appropriate levels of care
• use crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed
• coordinate insurance verification and authorizations
• liaise with patients, families, referral sources, and treatment teams
• coordinate intake appointments
• document assessments and interactions
• track referral and admissions data.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health admissions

admissions clinician

registered nurse

arlington tx

mental health

clinical assessment

patient admissions

care coordination

crisis intervention

full-time

bls certification

handle with care certification

perimeter healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• professional development and continuing education
• retirement savings plans
• paid time off
• additional employee benefits.

Why this role

Applicants must have either a master’s degree with active clinical licensure or an active Texas RN license or compact-state eligibility; current BLS and Handle with Care certification are also required.

About the employer

Perimeter Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.