Behavioral Health Admissions RN
About the job
- An active Texas Registered Nurse license or eligibility through a compact state license is required.
- Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
- Handle with Care de-escalation training certification is required.
- Knowledge of behavioral health principles, practices, and treatment modalities is required.
- Understanding of legal, ethical, and regulatory standards in patient care is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications and electronic documentation systems is required.
- Understanding of insurance plans, preferred provider organizations, and managed care processes is required.
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to determine appropriate levels of care.
- Evaluate psychosocial, emotional, and behavioral health needs across various age groups.
- Apply knowledge of developmental stages and special populations to clinical decision-making.
- Provide culturally sensitive care while considering each individual's social, spiritual, and personal background.
- Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, families, referral sources, and treatment teams.
- Verify insurance coverage and coordinate authorization processes.
- Collaborate with clinicians, nursing staff, and business office personnel to facilitate admissions and continuity of care.
- Maintain communication with referral sources and provide timely follow-up.
- Accurately document assessments, referrals, and related interactions.
- Respond to high-volume calls, referrals, and walk-in assessments.
- Coordinate intake appointments and admission activities.
- Track, organize, and analyze referral and admissions data.
- Resolve challenges effectively while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and sound judgment in daily operations.
- At least one year of experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting is preferred.
- Experience conducting clinical assessments and treatment planning is preferred.
- Familiarity with local and regional mental health resources is preferred.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting is preferred.
- A demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service is preferred.
About the company
Perimeter Healthcare provides behavioral health services across the United States, offering psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. It delivers inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, family sessions, group therapy, and specialty activities like art therapy. The care model is team-based, with daily interaction between patients and psychiatrists supported by nurses, social workers, internists, and pediatricians, ensuring comprehensive, continuous care. Revenue comes from patient care services, including inpatient stays, outpatient programs, and various therapy formats. Compared with peers, Perimeter Healthcare emphasizes a broad, cross-age approach with a strong emphasis on integrated, multidisciplinary treatment and family involvement to support mental health and recovery. The company’s goal is to offer hope and transform lives by helping patients heal and regain their quality of life.
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Alpharetta, Georgia
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Beacon Children's Hospital broadened Alabama access and added pediatric capacity in June 2025.
- Perimeter still operates a diversified census mix: acute, residential, child, adult, and geriatric care.
- The private-investor sale in 2025 likely enables faster add-on acquisitions and operational upgrades.
What critics are saying
- Edgemont said Perimeter was sold to a private investor in April 2025; leverage risk rises.
- Residential and inpatient psychiatry face Medicaid rate pressure and state licensing scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions.
- Integration of Beacon and older facilities can fail before 2027, disrupting occupancy and referrals.
What makes Perimeter Healthcare unique
- Multi-state behavioral health platform serving children, adults, seniors across inpatient and PRTF care.
- Beacon acquisition expanded Perimeter into Alabama with 32 licensed pediatric psychiatric beds in 2025.
- Licensed facilities in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama widen referral capture.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Professional Development Budget