Behavioral Health Intake Therapist - PRN

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

MO-SSM Health 7980 Clayton RD

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

This is a PRN (as needed) position to fill in for open shifts due to vacations, leave of absences, etc. No guaranteed hours or benefits. Variable day or night shifts. 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 Board of Licensed Social Workers
•     Or
•     Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

•     Professional Counselor Training License (LPC-IT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
•     Or
•     Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
•     Or
•     Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Wisconsi