Behavioral Health Intake Therapist

Job description

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

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

· Department: Behavioral Health

· Schedule: PRN

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

· Location: OKC

Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our therapist roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership. 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.

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) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Or

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Or

Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Single Point of Entry

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more. (

Worksite address

oklahoma city, OK, 73116, US

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