Behavioral Health Intake Therapist - Remote, PRN

SSM Health Care - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Remote - Oklahoma City, OK

Hospitals

About the position

The position involves conducting interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions, including telehealth assessments, within the Emergency Room department at SSM Health. The role is crucial in providing admissions and intake services to patients, ensuring adherence to hospital policies, and facilitating the admission process for both in-patients and out-patients. The therapist will work in a collaborative environment, emphasizing patient care and teamwork.

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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field.
• No experience required.

Benefits

• Daily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life.
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts.
• Call Pay: $5.00/hour.