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

The Behavioral Health Admissions LPN is responsible for coordinating the intake, assessment, admission, and referral process for patients seeking inpatient behavioral health and psychiatric services. This position serves as the first clinical point of contact for patients, families, referral sources, emergency departments, physicians, crisis teams, and community agencies.

The Admissions LPN conducts behavioral health screenings, psychiatric assessments, patient triage, and admission reviews to determine the appropriate level of care. This role collaborates closely with psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, therapists, emergency room staff, and nursing leadership to ensure safe and timely patient placement while delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

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

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Conduct behavioral health intake assessments and admission screenings to determine appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate psychiatric admissions, transfers, referrals, and patient placement activities.
• Assess patients experiencing mental health, substance use, and behavioral health concerns.
• Collaborate with providers, therapists, social workers, case managers, and referral sources to support admissions and treatment planning.
• Complete accurate EMR documentation and verify admission, insurance, and authorization requirements.
• Educate patients and families on services, treatment options, and the admission process.
• Ensure timely access to care while maintaining HIPAA, Joint Commission, and regulatory compliance.

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.

#LI-AM5

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