Licensed Professional Counselor

Behavioral Health Intake Therapist (PRN)Join a dynamic behavioral health team supporting care across three hospital Emergency Departments and a central outpatient location at 7980 Clayton Road. This hybrid role offers flexibility with a low monthly commitment of just 24 hours, with scheduling options for 8- or 12-hour shifts.Enjoy a flexible PRN structure with minimal requirementsonly one holiday per year and one weekend day every 12 weeks. Location flexibility is a plus, with no restrictions on proximity to the main office. This is a great opportunity for a licensed behavioral health professional seeking meaningful, patient-centered work with a highly adaptable schedule.Conducts interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions including telehealth assessments.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESProvides 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.EDUCATIONMaster's degree in Behavioral Health or related fieldEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent 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: IllinoisLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)OrLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)OrLicensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)State of Work Location: MissouriLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationOrLicensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationOrLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Missouri Division of ProfessionalState of Work Location: OklahomaLicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug CounselorsOrLicensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral HealthOrLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social WorkersOrLicensed Counselors and Drug Counselor - Mental Health (LADC-MH) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug CounselorsOrLicensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral HealthOrLicensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social WorkersOrLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral HealthState of Work Location: WisconsinProfessional Counselor Training License (LPC-IT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesOrAdvanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesOrLicensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesOrLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesOrMarriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWork Shift:Variable Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:View phone number on click.appcast.io Beh. Med. Central Intake Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0Benefits: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.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.