Behavioral Health Intake Therapist - PRN Variable Shifts
SSM HealthAbout the role
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MO-SSM Health 7980 Clayton RDWorker Type:
PRNJob Highlights:
This is a PRN (as needed) night-shift position filling in for vacations, leaves of absence, etc. No guaranteed hours or benefits – flexible schedule – great for supplemental income or the need for more work/life balance.
In addition to a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field - MUST HAVE a current Missouri license for either an LPC or LCSW (or provisional licenses for either of these)
MUST be able to commit to working 9am-5pm Mon-Fri for the first 5 weeks to attend training. Following that – will move to a PRN (as needed) schedule.
The hours are variable day or night shift 7a-7:30p or 7pm-7:30am. The location for this position is 7980 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, MO 63117.
Job Summary:
Conducts interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions including telehealth assessments.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
- Responds to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
- Facilitates admission of in-patients and out-patients based on physician orders. Coordinates transportation to another facility and/or referral to a lower level of care as indicated.
- Documents calls and related admission information. May staff crisis hotline as needed.
- Reviews all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence to hospital and regulatory policies.
- Performs insurance verification and prior-authorization based on payor requirements.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Missouri Division of Professional
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- Or
- Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
- Or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Or
- Licensed Counselors and Drug Counselor - Mental Health (LADC-MH) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
- Or
- Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) - Oklahoma State B
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