Behavioral Health Intake Therapist

SSM Health

Location

Richmond Heights, MO, 63117

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

24 April 2025

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Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

· Department: Beh Med Central Intake

· Sign On Bonus: $10,000

· Schedule: Full Time, Night, 3 days/wk; 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8052000130 Beh. Med. Central Intake

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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