Behavioral Health Intake Therapist - PRN

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MO-SSM Health 7980 Clayton RD

Worker Type : PRN

Job Highlights :

T h is is a PRN (as needed) position to fill in for open shifts due to vacations, leave of absences, etc.

No guaranteed hours or benefits.

The candidate is required to attend orientation as follows-

Full Time-Monday-Friday from 9 : 00AM-5 : 00PM for approximately 4 weeks

Transition to the floor for another 4 weeks for 12 hours shifts (some flexibility)

Variable day or night shifts.

The location for this position is 7980 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, MO

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.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois

State of Work Location : Missouri

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State of Work Location : Wisconsin

Work Shift :

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

8052000130 Beh. Med. Central Intake Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0

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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