Behavioral Health Intake Therapist - Evenings

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Clayton

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

·         Department: Beh Med Central Intake

·         Sign On Bonus: $10,000​

·         Schedule: Full Time, Evenings/Nights, 4p-4a; 6p-6a; or 7p-7a

·         3 days/week; rotating holidays and every 3rd wknd

·         Starting Pay: $26.01+

·         Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

·         Location: Richmond Heights, MO

Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration.  Our therapy roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership.  This position will be working with patients of all ages through video conferencing. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

Daily Pay:  Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life.  At SSM Health, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.

**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates.  Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.

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