**It's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-SSM Health Clayton **Worker Type:** PRN **Job Highlights:** This is a PRN (as needed) night-shift position filling in for vacations, leaves of absence, etc. No guaranteed hours or benefits – flexible schedule – great for supplemental income or the need for more work/life balance. **In addition to a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field -** **MUST HAVE** a current Missouri license for either an **LPC** or **LCSW** (or provisional licenses for either of these) **MUST** be able to commit to working 9am-5pm Mon-Fri for the first 5 weeks to attend training. Following that – will move to a PRN (as needed) schedule. The hours are variable day or night shift 7a-7:30p or 7pm-7:30am. The location for this position is 7980 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, MO 63117. **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 + And + 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:** Variable Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 8053000130 Central Intake Assessors **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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