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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleBehavioral Health Nurse Clinical/UKHCRequisition NumberNR14544Working TitleBehavioral Health Intake Nurse Clinical 7ADepartment NameH6140:Psychiatric ServicesWork LocationLexington, KyGrade Level10Salary Range$28.00-39.10/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBSNRequired Related Experience3 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationActive Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license. Basic Life Support (BLS)

Physical Requirementsbehavioral health notes and typing on an electronic health record; position will also include periods of walking throughout emergency rooms at Good Sam and Chandler sites.ShiftMust be able to work three 12-hour shifts per week from 7am until 7:30pm with occasional attendance required at quality improvement or management meetings. This position is required to work weekends and holidays per departmental needs.Job SummaryPsychiatry Services is seeking a registered nurse (RN) to work as a psychiatric intake nurse. This position will be responsible for providing in person risk assessments; preauthorizing insurance verifications; collaborating with referral sources and potential patients; coordinating the referral and intake process; providing patient safety planning for patients at risk for suicide; making outside referrals and phone follow-up calls; determining appropriate level of care; facilitating the admission process; maintaining communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. PMH-BC certification is preferred for this position. The ideal candidate will possess experience with behavioral health assessments and care coordination.

RN will provide care for the Psychiatric Intake through the Emergency Department. The Behavioral Health unit provides therapeutic care in a safe, non-threatening environment with the highest expectations of customer satisfaction. As a part of this unit, the RN serves as an important component of the behavioral health team. This team is responsible for independently delivering comprehensive client care based on appropriate growth and development, developing and implementing plan of care, facilitating therapeutic groups and demonstrating effective therapeutic techniques.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will possess experience with behavioral health assessments and care coordination.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience3+ years of behavioral health experience and PMH-BC certification preferredDeadline to Apply12/29/2025Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
   • New Graduate
   • Diploma
   • ADN
   • BSN
   • MSN
   • PhD or DNP
2. * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please indicate your current licensure status.
   • None
   • Current KY RN License
   • Current compact state RN licensure
   • Current non-compact state RN licensure
   • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
   • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
4. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
   • UK Jobs Website
   • Employee Referral
   • Print Advertisement
   • On-line Advertisement
   • Military Connection Advertisement
   • Job Fair
   • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
   • Facebook
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Cover Letter

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