RN Intake (11a-11:30p)

About Us

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility situated on 8.8 acres. We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification. Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community. By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a JUST workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day.

Job Summary

The RN (Admissions Intake Packet Reviewer) position at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission. This position evaluates medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity level, risk factors, exclusionary criteria, and medical stability to ensure the hospital can safely and appropriately meet the patient's needs. The role requires sound clinical judgment, knowledge of psychiatric standards of care, regulatory awareness, and the ability to assess admission risk in alignment with California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current California RN License
• Minimum of two (2) years psychiatric nursing experience (acute inpatient preferred)
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, risk stratification, and medical comorbidities
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze clinical information and exercise sound judgment
• Working knowledge of Title 22, CMS, and Joint Commission standards related to psychiatric facilities
• Strong written documentation skills
• Experience reviewing referral packets or conducting medical necessity reviews, consents, contraband, patient belongings, etc.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Discounted Meals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance